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

publication 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.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811010452

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