Organic Papers
2011
(E)-3-(4-Chlorophenyl)-1-(2,4-dimethylquinolin-3-yl)prop-2-en-1-one
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Prasath R., Bhavana P., Ng Seik Weng, Tiekink Edward R. T.
Primary Institution: Department of Chemistry, BITS, Pilani - K. K. Birla Goa Campus, Goa, India
Conclusion
The study presents the crystal structure of a compound with two independent molecules that differ in the orientation of the chalcone residue.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound has two independent molecules in its crystal structure.
- The configuration about each of the ethylene bonds is E.
- The crystal structure is stabilized by various interactions including C—H⋯O and π–π contacts.
Takeaway
The researchers looked at a special chemical compound and found that it has two different shapes in its structure.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized and its crystal structure was analyzed using X-ray diffraction.
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