N,N′-[4,4′-Methylenebis(4,1-phenylene)]bis(2,6-difluorobenzamide)
2011
Crystal Structure of a New Compound
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Mohammad T. M. Al-Dajani, Jamal Talaat, Mohamed Nornisah, Hemamalini Madhukar, Fun Hoong-Kun
Primary Institution: Universiti Sains Malaysia
Hypothesis
The study aims to report the crystal structure of a new fluorine-containing compound with potential biological activities.
Conclusion
The crystal structure of the compound shows that molecules are connected by hydrogen bonds, forming one-dimensional chains.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound has a twofold symmetry and adopts an E, E conformation.
- The dihedral angle between the fluoro-substituted phenyl ring and the adjacent benzene ring is 10.37°.
- Hydrogen bonds connect the molecules, forming one-dimensional supramolecular chains.
Takeaway
Scientists created a new chemical compound and found that its molecules stick together in a special way, forming chains.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized using tetrahydrofuran and characterized using X-ray crystallography.
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