(3E,5E)-3,5-Dibenzylidene-1-[3-(piperidin-1-yl)propanoyl]piperidin-4-one
2011
Crystal Structure of a Compound with Biological Activity
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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.
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