1-(4a,8-Dimethyl-1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,8a-octahydronaphthalen-2-yl)-3-phenylprop-2-en-1-one
2011
Synthesis of a New Compound from Inula Viscosa
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Tebbaa Mohamed, Benharref Ahmed, Berraho Moha, Daran Jean-Claude, Akssira Mohamed, Elhakmaoui Ahmed
Primary Institution: Université Hassan II, Mohammedia-Casablanca
Hypothesis
The study investigates the reactivity of isocostic acid derived from Inula Viscosa to synthesize a new compound.
Conclusion
The new compound was successfully synthesized with a yield of 85% and its structure was confirmed by NMR and X-ray analysis.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound was synthesized from isocostic acid isolated from Inula Viscosa.
- The synthesis involved a condensation reaction with benzaldehyde.
- The structure was confirmed using NMR and X-ray crystallography.
- The yield of the synthesis was reported to be 85%.
Takeaway
Scientists made a new chemical from a plant called Inula Viscosa, and it worked really well, making a lot of it.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized through a condensation reaction of a ketone with benzaldehyde in the presence of sodium hydroxide.
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