4-Chloro-2′,4′,6′-triethylbenzophenone: a redetermination
2011
Redetermination of 4-Chloro-2',4',6'-triethylbenzophenone Structure
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Hiroki Takahashi
Primary Institution: Graduate School of Human and Environmental Studies, Kyoto University
Conclusion
The redetermined structure of 4-chloro-2',4',6'-triethylbenzophenone at 100 K shows higher precision and reveals disorder in one of the ethyl groups.
Supporting Evidence
- The redetermination reveals a higher precision than previous studies.
- The compound does not show a phase transition on cooling.
- One of the ethyl groups is disordered over two positions.
Takeaway
Scientists looked at a chemical compound and found that its structure is a bit messy, which helps explain why it doesn't change form when cooled down.
Methodology
The structure was redetermined using X-ray diffraction at 100 K.
Limitations
The study does not address the implications of the disorder in the ethyl group on the compound's properties.
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