Organic Papers 2-(4-Bromophenyl)-2-oxoethyl 2-methoxybenzoate
2011
Crystal Structure of 2-(4-Bromophenyl)-2-oxoethyl 2-methoxybenzoate
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Fun Hoong-Kun, Quah Ching Kheng, Garudachari B., Isloor Arun M., Satyanarayan M. N.
Primary Institution: Universiti Sains Malaysia
Conclusion
The study presents the crystal structure of a compound that is potentially commercially important.
Supporting Evidence
- The dihedral angle between the benzene rings in the compound is 85.92°.
- Molecules in the crystal are linked into chains via weak intermolecular hydrogen bonds.
Takeaway
Scientists studied a special chemical compound and found out how its molecules are arranged in a solid form.
Methodology
X-ray crystallography was used to determine the crystal structure of the compound.
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