Ethyl 6-(4-fluoro­phen­yl)-4-hy­droxy-2-oxo-4-trifluoro­meth­yl-1,3-diazinane-5-carboxyl­ate monohydrate
2011

Study of a New Organic Compound

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Li Gong-Chun, Wu Chang-Zeng, Guo Li-Li, Yang Feng-Ling

Primary Institution: Xuchang University

Hypothesis

The study investigates the structure and properties of ethyl 6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-4-trifluoromethyl-1,3-diazinane-5-carboxylate monohydrate.

Conclusion

The crystal structure of the compound is stabilized by intermolecular hydrogen bonds.

Supporting Evidence

  • The study confirmed the structure of the compound using X-ray diffraction.
  • The asymmetric unit contains two independent organic molecules and two water molecules.
  • The crystal structure is stabilized by intermolecular hydrogen bonds.

Takeaway

Scientists created a new chemical compound and looked at its structure using X-ray techniques to understand how it holds together.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized by refluxing a mixture of 4-fluorobenzaldehyde, ethyl ethyl 4,4,4-trifluoroacetoacetate, and urea in anhydrous ethanol, followed by recrystallization.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811021866

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