4-(2-{2-[2-(2-Nitro-1H-imidazol-1-yl)ethoxy]ethoxy}ethoxy)benzaldehyde
2011
Crystal Structure of a Nitroimidazole Compound
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Li Shu-Xian, Zhang Da-Hai, Fun Hoong-Kun, Hemamalini Madhukar
Primary Institution: Handan College, Handan, Hebei Province, People’s Republic of China
Hypothesis
The study aims to present the crystal structure of a new nitroimidazole compound that could be used in hypoxic cell radiosensitizers.
Conclusion
The crystal structure of the compound shows that the imidazole ring is planar and forms hydrogen bonds with adjacent molecules.
Supporting Evidence
- The imidazole ring in the compound is essentially planar.
- The compound forms hydrogen bonds with adjacent molecules in the crystal structure.
- The study provides detailed crystallographic data for the compound.
Takeaway
The researchers studied a new chemical compound that might help in treating areas of the body with low oxygen. They found out how the atoms in this compound are arranged.
Methodology
X-ray crystallography was used to determine the structure of the compound.
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