(3E,5E)-1-Acryloyl-3,5-bis(2,4-dichlorobenzylidene)piperidin-4-one hemihydrate
2011
New Compound with Piperidin-4-One Structure
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Basiri Alireza, Murugaiyah Vikneswaran, Osman Hasnah, Hemamalini Madhukar, Fun Hoong-Kun
Primary Institution: Universiti Sains Malaysia
Conclusion
The study presents the crystal structure of a new piperidin-4-one derivative, which exhibits unique hydrogen bonding interactions.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound consists of a piperidin-4-one molecule and a half-molecule of water.
- The dihedral angle between the two terminal benzene rings is 8.84°.
- Molecules are connected by hydrogen bonds forming supramolecular chains.
Takeaway
Scientists created a new chemical compound and studied its structure. They found that the molecules stick together in a special way.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized and its crystal structure was analyzed using X-ray crystallography.
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