Organic Papers
2011

(±)-4a-(4-Nitro­benz­yl)-2,3,4,4a-tetra­hydro-1H-carbazole

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Author Information

Author(s): Zhou Hua, Ou Shi-Yi, Yan Ri-An, Liao Xiao-Jian

Primary Institution: Jinan University

Conclusion

The study presents the molecular structure of a compound built from three fused rings linked to a nitro­benzyl group.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound is a racemate with a chiral carbon.
  • The dihedral angle between the nitro­benzyl and indole rings is 57.49°.
  • The cyclo­hexane ring adopts a slightly distorted chair conformation.

Takeaway

This study looks at a special molecule made of three rings and a nitro group, which is important for understanding how certain chemicals work.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized and analyzed using X-ray crystallography.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811020277

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