Organic Papers 2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexyl cyclohexyl(phenyl)phosphinate C22H35O2P
2011
Study of a New Phosphinate Compound
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Xu Hao, Liu Li-Juan, Meng Fan-Jie, Zhao Chang-Qiu
Primary Institution: Liaocheng University, Shandong, People’s Republic of China
Hypothesis
What is the crystal structure of the compound 2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexyl cyclohexyl(phenyl)phosphinate?
Conclusion
The compound exhibits a crystal structure with weak intermolecular hydrogen bonds linking the molecules.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound was prepared through a reaction involving cyclohexyl magnesium chloride.
- The crystal structure was analyzed using X-ray diffraction techniques.
- Weak intermolecular hydrogen bonds were observed in the crystal structure.
Takeaway
The researchers made a new chemical compound and looked at how its molecules are arranged in a crystal.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized from O-menthyl phenylphosphoryl chloride and cyclohexyl magnesium chloride, followed by purification and crystallization.
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