Diethyl 4,6-diacetamido­isophthalate
2011

Crystal Structure of Diethyl 4,6-Diacetamidoisophthalate

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Li Peishen, Li Xianghui, Chen Chao, Yuan Lihua, Feng Wen

Primary Institution: Sichuan University

Hypothesis

The study investigates the crystal structure of a compound with intramolecular hydrogen bonds.

Conclusion

The crystal structure reveals two stable six-member hydrogen bonds involving carbonyl oxygen atoms.

Supporting Evidence

  • The study identifies two stable conformations of the compound based on the presence of intramolecular hydrogen bonds.
  • Hydrogen bonds are crucial for the stability and formation of larger molecular structures.

Takeaway

This study looks at how certain bonds in a molecule help it hold its shape, which could be useful for making larger structures.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized and its crystal structure was analyzed using X-ray diffraction.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811013845

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