8-[(Hydrazinylidene)methyl]-4-methyl-2-oxo-2H-chromen-7-yl 4-methylbenzenesulfonate
2011
Structure of a New Coumarin Compound
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Yuvaraj H., Gayathri D., Kalkhambkar Rajesh G., Kulkarni G. M., Bapset Rajendra M.
Primary Institution: Yeungnam University
Hypothesis
The study aims to synthesize and characterize a new coumarin derivative.
Conclusion
The synthesized coumarin compound exhibits a nearly planar structure with specific intermolecular hydrogen bonding patterns.
Supporting Evidence
- The coumarin ring system is nearly planar with a maximum out-of-plane deviation of 0.078 Å.
- The crystal packing is stabilized by C—H⋯O and N—H⋯O intermolecular hydrogen bonds.
- The synthesized compound has a yield of 78% and a melting point of 160–162 °C.
Takeaway
The researchers made a new type of coumarin and found that its structure is flat and stable due to special bonds between its molecules.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by refluxing a mixture of specific chemicals and then crystallized from a solvent mixture.
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