Organic Papers
2011
(Z)-3-[(2-Fluoroanilino)carbonyl]prop-2-enoic acid
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Author Information
Author(s): Ali Shah Farooq, Ali Saqib, Shahzadi Saira, Ahmad Sajjad, Fischer Andreas
Primary Institution: Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
Conclusion
The study presents the molecular structure of a new compound with potential biological applications.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound has a dihedral angle of 19.99° between the fluorophenyl group and the planar COC=CCOOH unit.
- Intramolecular O—H⋯O bonds were observed in the molecule.
- Intermolecular N—H⋯O bonds form polymer chains in the crystal structure.
Takeaway
Scientists created a new chemical compound that might help in medicine, and they figured out what it looks like.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by reacting maleic anhydride with 2-fluoroaniline in glacial acetic acid, followed by crystallization for analysis.
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