Monoclinic polymorph of 2,5-bis[4-(dimethyl­amino)­styr­yl]-3,6-dimethyl­pyrazine
2011

Monoclinic polymorph of a specific organic compound

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Fischer Janina, Schmitt Volker, Schollmeyer Dieter, Detert Heiner

Primary Institution: University Mainz

Conclusion

The study reports the synthesis and crystallization of a compound that forms two different crystal structures.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound was prepared by condensation of specific chemicals.
  • Two different crystal forms were identified: monoclinic and triclinic.
  • The monoclinic crystals have a specific arrangement of molecules.
  • The study provides detailed crystallographic data for both forms.

Takeaway

Scientists made a special chemical and found it can form two different shapes when it turns into crystals.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized through condensation and crystallized from chloroform/methanol.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811006234

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