3,5-Bis(4-chloro­benzyl­idene)-1-methyl­piperidin-4-one
2011

Crystal Structure of 3,5-Bis(4-chlorobenzylidene)-1-methylpiperidin-4-one

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Volodymyr V. Nesterov, Sergey S. Sarkisov, Vladimir Shulaev, Vladimir N. Nesterov

Primary Institution: New Mexico Highlands University

Hypothesis

The study investigates the crystal structure of a compound with potential anticancer properties.

Conclusion

The compound exhibits a flattened boat conformation and forms weak hydrogen bonds in the crystal structure.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound may help locate cancer cells using two-photon excited fluorescence.
  • It has shown anticancer activity in previous studies.
  • The molecular structure includes weak intermolecular hydrogen bonds.

Takeaway

Scientists looked at how a specific chemical compound is arranged in a crystal, which might help in cancer treatment.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized and characterized using NMR spectroscopy and X-ray crystallography.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811006994

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