4,4′-Difluoro-2,2′-{[(3aRS,7aRS)-2,3,3a,4,5,6,7,7a-octahydro-1H-1,3-benzimidazole-1,3-diyl]bis(methylene)]}diphenol
2011
Crystal Structure of a New Compound
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Rivera Augusto, Quiroga Diego, Ríos-Motta Jaime, Dušek Michal, Fejfarová Karla
Primary Institution: Departamento de Química, Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Conclusion
The crystal structure of the compound shows the presence of intramolecular hydrogen bonds and a unique conformation influenced by a fluorine substituent.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound crystallizes in a centrosymmetric space group.
- The presence of intramolecular hydrogen bonds was confirmed.
- The structure shows a twisted envelope conformation.
Takeaway
Scientists studied a new chemical compound and found that its structure is shaped by special bonds and the presence of a fluorine atom.
Methodology
The crystal structure was determined using X-ray diffraction techniques.
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