(E)-3-(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)-1-(2-hydroxyphenyl)prop-2-en-1-one
2011
Crystal Structure of a New Chalcone Compound
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Jasinski Jerry P., Butcher Ray J., Musthafa Khaleel V., Sarojini B. K., Yathirajan H. S.
Primary Institution: Department of Chemistry, Keene State College
Hypothesis
The study investigates the crystal structure of a new chalcone compound, C17H16O4.
Conclusion
The crystal structure of the compound is stabilized by intramolecular hydrogen bonds and π–π stacking interactions.
Supporting Evidence
- The dihedral angle between the mean planes of the hydroxyphenyl and dimethoxyphenyl rings is 5.9°.
- An intramolecular O—H⋯O hydrogen bond occurs in the structure.
- The crystal packing is stabilized by weak intermolecular C—H⋯O contacts.
Takeaway
The researchers made a new type of crystal and found that its structure is held together by special bonds and interactions.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized from 2-hydroxyacetophenone and 3,4-dimethoxybenzaldehyde, followed by crystallization for X-ray diffraction studies.
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