(E)-1-{4-[Bis(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]piperazin-1-yl}-3-(4-fluorophenyl)prop-2-en-1-one
2011
Crystal Structure of a New Cinnamic Acid Derivative
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Teng Yan-Bo, Dai Zhao-Hui, Wu Bin
Primary Institution: Nanjing Medical University
Hypothesis
The study aims to synthesize and determine the crystal structure of a novel cinnamic acid derivative.
Conclusion
The synthesized compound exhibits a specific E conformation around the ethene bond and features a chair conformation of the piperazine ring.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound has an E conformation about the ethene bond.
- The piperazine ring adopts a chair conformation.
- Intermolecular hydrogen bonds help stabilize the crystal structure.
Takeaway
The researchers made a new chemical compound and figured out its structure, which helps us understand how it looks and behaves.
Methodology
The synthesis involved mixing specific chemicals and using X-ray diffraction to analyze the crystal structure.
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