3-Hy­droxy-1-methyl-2-[4-(piperidin-1-yl)phen­yl]quinolin-4(1H)-one
2011

Structure of a New Quinolinone Compound

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Wera Michał, Vasyl G. Pivovarenko, Artur Sikorski, Tadeusz Lis, Jerzy Błażejowski

Primary Institution: Faculty of Chemistry, University of Gdańsk

Hypothesis

The study investigates the structure of 3-hydroxy-1-methyl-2-[4-(piperidin-1-yl)phenyl]quinolin-4(1H)-one to understand its potential as a fluorescent probe.

Conclusion

The compound features two independent molecules linked by hydrogen bonds, with specific dihedral angles that may influence its fluorescence properties.

Supporting Evidence

  • The study presents the crystal structure of the compound, revealing two independent molecules linked by hydrogen bonds.
  • The dihedral angles between the benzene and quinoline rings are significant for understanding the compound's fluorescence.
  • X-ray measurements were conducted at low temperatures to avoid phase transitions.

Takeaway

Scientists studied a new chemical compound to see how its structure might help it glow under certain conditions.

Methodology

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

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811005046

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