Ethyl (Z)-2-(4-chlorobenzylidene)-3-oxobutanoate
2011
Study of Ethyl (Z)-2-(4-chlorobenzylidene)-3-oxobutanoate
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Author Information
Author(s): Mohamed Shaaban K., Abdelhamid Antar A., Gurbanov Atash V., Maharramov A. M., Ng Seik Weng
Primary Institution: Manchester Metropolitan University
Conclusion
The compound C13H13ClO3 has a Z configuration and specific alignment of its substituents.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound has a Z configuration.
- The aliphatic substituents are aligned at 82.1° with respect to each other.
- The synthesis involved heating specific reactants in ethanol.
Takeaway
The researchers looked at a chemical compound and found that its parts are arranged in a specific way.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized using Trizma, p-chlorobenzaldehyde, and ethyl acetoacetate in ethanol, followed by crystallization.
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