2,3-Dibromo-1-(4-methylphenyl)-3-(5-nitrofuran-2-yl)propan-1-one
2011
Study of a Dibromo Compound
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Fun Hoong-Kun, Shahani Tara, Nithinchandra, Kalluraya Balakrishna
Primary Institution: Universiti Sains Malaysia
Conclusion
The study presents the crystal structure of a dibromo compound with specific molecular characteristics.
Supporting Evidence
- The molecule is disordered over two positions with a refined occupancy ratio.
- The 2-nitrofuran and toluene groups are approximately planar.
- Weak intermolecular interactions connect molecules into a three-dimensional network.
Takeaway
Scientists looked at a special chemical compound and found out how its atoms are arranged in a crystal.
Methodology
X-ray crystallography was used to determine the molecular structure.
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