(2E)-3-(3-Benzyloxyphenyl)-1-(2-hydroxy-5-methylphenyl)prop-2-en-1-one
2011
Crystal Structure of a New Chalcone Compound
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Fun Hoong-Kun, Arshad Suhana, Sarojini B. K., Khaleel V. Musthafa, Narayana B.
Primary Institution: Universiti Sains Malaysia
Conclusion
The study presents the crystal structure of a new chalcone compound, revealing its molecular arrangement and hydrogen bonding interactions.
Supporting Evidence
- An intramolecular hydrogen bond forms an S(6) ring in the compound.
- The central benzene ring makes specific dihedral angles with other rings.
- Molecules are linked by intermolecular hydrogen bonds to form dimers.
Takeaway
Scientists studied a new chemical compound and found out how its molecules are arranged and how they stick together.
Methodology
X-ray crystallography was used to determine the molecular structure of the compound.
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