Organic Papers
2011

Study of Butane-1,4-diyl bis(pyridine-4-carboxylate)

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Author Information

Author(s): Muthukumaran J., Karthikeyan S., Satheesh G., Manimaran Bala, Krishna R.

Primary Institution: Pondicherry University

Conclusion

The molecular structure of the compound shows an extended zigzag conformation with no significant intermolecular interactions.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound has a molecular formula of C16H16N2O4.
  • The butane chain in the compound adopts an extended zigzag conformation.
  • No classical hydrogen bonds or significant π-π stacking interactions were observed.

Takeaway

The researchers looked at a new chemical compound and found that its structure is unique and doesn't interact much with other similar compounds.

Methodology

X-ray diffraction studies were conducted to analyze the crystal structure of the compound.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811023646

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