Ethyl 4-(1,3-dioxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[de]isoquinolin-2-yl)benzoate
2011
Synthesis and Structure of Ethyl 4-(1,3-dioxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[de]isoquinolin-2-yl)benzoate
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Chan Yi Chen, Salhin Abdussalam, Khairuddean Melati, Hemamalini Madhukar, Fun Hoong-Kun
Primary Institution: Universiti Sains Malaysia
Conclusion
The synthesized compound forms a two-dimensional network in the crystal structure through weak intermolecular hydrogen bonds.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound was synthesized through a reduction reaction.
- The crystal structure was analyzed using X-ray crystallography.
- The dihedral angle between the rings in the compound was measured.
- The ethyl group in the compound was found to be disordered.
- Molecules in the crystal are connected by hydrogen bonds.
Takeaway
Scientists made a new chemical compound and found that its molecules stick together in a special way to form a network.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by reducing a Schiff base obtained from acenaphthenequinone and ethyl-4-aminobenzoate, followed by X-ray crystallography to determine its structure.
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