5,6-Di-O-isopropylidene-3-C-nitromethyl-α-d-allofuranose
2011

Crystal Structure of a New Compound

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Zhang Qiurong, Ke Yu, Cheng Weiyan, Li Pengyun, Liu Hongmin

Primary Institution: New Drug Research & Development Center, Zhengzhou University

Conclusion

The study presents the synthesis and crystal structure of a new compound, revealing its molecular arrangement and hydrogen bonding interactions.

Supporting Evidence

  • The molecule consists of two methylenedioxy rings and one tetrahydrofuran ring.
  • Intermolecular hydrogen bonds link the molecules into helical chains.
  • The crystal packing is stabilized by weak intermolecular hydrogen bonds.

Takeaway

Scientists made a new molecule and looked at how its atoms are arranged in a special way, which helps us understand how it might behave.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized from a precursor and analyzed using X-ray crystallography.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811017314

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