Organic Papers
2011

Crystal Structure of Hopeahainol C Monohydrate

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Author Information

Author(s): Fun Hoong-Kun, Sudto Kanokorn, Ge Hui-Ming, Tan Ren-Xiang, Hannongbua Supa, Chantrapromma Suchada

Primary Institution: Universiti Sains Malaysia

Hypothesis

The study investigates the crystal structure of hopeahainol C, an oligostilbenoid compound.

Conclusion

The crystal structure of hopeahainol C reveals its molecular arrangement and hydrogen bonding interactions.

Supporting Evidence

  • Hopeahainol C is an oligostillbenoid compound isolated from the bark of Shorea roxburghii.
  • The crystal structure shows the molecule lies about an inversion center.
  • Intermolecular hydrogen bonds link hopeahainol C molecules into chains.
  • The study provides insights into the molecular interactions within the crystal.

Takeaway

Scientists looked at how hopeahainol C is arranged in crystals, showing how the molecules stick together.

Methodology

X-ray crystallography was used to determine the structure of hopeahainol C.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811017053

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