Dimethyl 8-acetyl-2-methyl-1,2-dihydro­quinoline-2,4-dicarboxyl­ate
2011

Study of Dimethyl 8-acetyl-2-methyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline-2,4-dicarboxylate

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Keleşoğlu Zeynep, Gültekin Zeynep, Büyükgüngör Orhan

Primary Institution: Ondokuz Mayıs University

Conclusion

The study presents the crystal structure of a compound with a unique half-boat conformation and specific hydrogen bonding interactions.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound exhibits a half-boat conformation with specific puckering parameters.
  • Intra­molecular N—H⋯O hydrogen bonding generates an S(6) ring motif.
  • Weak inter­molecular C—H⋯O hydrogen bonds link molecules into zigzag chains.

Takeaway

The researchers looked at a special chemical compound and found out how its atoms are arranged and how they stick together.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized using a method involving 2'-aminoacetophenone and Bi(OTf)3, followed by purification and crystallization.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811003564

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