(3E,5E)-3,5-Dibenzylidene-1-[3-(piperidin-1-yl)propanoyl]piperidin-4-one
2011

Crystal Structure of a Compound with Biological Activity

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Kia Yalda, Osman Hasnah, Murugaiyah Vikneswaran, Hemamalini Madhukar, Fun Hoong-Kun

Primary Institution: Universiti Sains Malaysia

Hypothesis

The crystal structure determination of the title compound was carried out to understand its properties.

Conclusion

The study successfully determined the crystal structure of the compound, revealing its molecular conformation and hydrogen bonding interactions.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound consists of two independent molecules.
  • The dihedral angles between the phenyl rings are approximately 55.5 degrees.
  • The crystal structure is stabilized by weak intermolecular hydrogen bonds.

Takeaway

Scientists looked at the structure of a special chemical compound to see how it is built and how it might work in living things.

Methodology

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

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811015984

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