(E)-2-{2-tert-Butyl-6-[2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethenyl]-1-propyl-1,4-dihydropyridin-4-ylidene}indane-1,3-dione C29H29NO3
2011

Synthesis and Structure of a New Luminescent Compound

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Ha Kwang, Park Sae Byul, Kim Hyung Jin

Primary Institution: Chonnam National University

Hypothesis

The title compound was designed to function as a pH-sensing luminescent dye.

Conclusion

The synthesized compound exhibits a unique crystal structure with significant intermolecular interactions.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound was synthesized with a yield of 20%.
  • X-ray analysis confirmed the structure of the compound.
  • The compound shows significant π–π interactions in its crystal structure.

Takeaway

Scientists made a new compound that can change color based on pH, which could be useful for things like sensors.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized using Knoevenagel condensation and characterized by NMR and X-ray crystal analysis.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536810051044

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