4-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)butan-2-one
2011
Study of Raspberry Ketone Structure
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Wang Jian-Guo
Primary Institution: Jiujiang University
Conclusion
The crystal structure of raspberry ketone shows a one-dimensional network formed by intermolecular hydrogen bonds.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound is known as raspberry ketone and is originally extracted from raspberries.
- The crystal structure was determined using X-ray crystallography.
- The structure shows a dihedral angle of 75.9° between the benzene ring and the butan-2-one substituent.
- Intermolecular O—H⋯O hydrogen bonds link the molecules into chains.
Takeaway
Raspberry ketone, which smells like raspberries, has a specific crystal structure that helps it form chains with other molecules.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized from p-hydroxybenzaldehyde and characterized using X-ray crystallography.
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