Organic Papers (2E)-3-(4-Chlorophenyl)-1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)prop-2-en-1-one C15H11ClO2
2011
Crystal Structure of a Chalcone Compound
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Jasinski Jerry P., Butcher Ray J., Yathirajan H. S., Sarojini B.K., Musthafa Khaleel V.
Primary Institution: Keene State College
Hypothesis
The study aims to investigate the crystal structure of the chalcone compound C15H11ClO2.
Conclusion
The crystal structure of the compound is stabilized by various intermolecular interactions.
Supporting Evidence
- The dihedral angle between the mean planes of the chlorobenzene and hydroxybenzene rings is 6.5°.
- The mean plane of the prop-2-en-1-one group makes angles of 18.0° with the hydroxyphenyl ring and 11.5° with the chlorophenyl ring.
- Crystal packing is stabilized by intermolecular O—H⋯O hydrogen bonds and π–π stacking interactions.
Takeaway
The researchers looked at a special chemical compound and found out how its parts fit together in a crystal.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized and its crystal structure was analyzed using X-ray diffraction.
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