N,N-Dihexyl-4-[2-(4-nitrophenyl)vinyl]aniline
2011
Study of a New Organic Compound
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Schollmeyer Dieter, Detert Heiner
Primary Institution: University Mainz
Hypothesis
The study investigates the structural properties of N,N-Dihexyl-4-[2-(4-nitrophenyl)vinyl]aniline.
Conclusion
The compound crystallizes with two independent molecules that exhibit different conformations of their hexyl chains.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound was prepared by adding potassium tert-butylate to a solution of p-dihexylaminobenzaldehyde and diethyl p-nitrobenzylphosphonate.
- Crystals of the compound were obtained by slow evaporation of a solution in methanol/chloroform.
- The study highlights the different conformations of hexyl chains in the two independent molecules.
Takeaway
Scientists created a new chemical compound and found that its structure has two similar but differently shaped parts.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized using Horner olefination and characterized through crystallography.
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