1-Benzyl-3,5-bis[(E)-3-thienylmethylidene]piperidin-4-one
2011
Crystal Structure of 1-Benzyl-3,5-bis[(E)-3-thienylmethylidene]piperidin-4-one
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Gayathri P., Thiruvalluvar A., Rajeswari K., Pandiarajan K., Butcher R. J.
Primary Institution: PG Research Department of Physics, Rajah Serfoji Government College (Autonomous), Thanjavur, India
Conclusion
The study presents the crystal structure of a compound with specific molecular configurations and interactions.
Supporting Evidence
- The piperidine ring adopts an envelope conformation.
- Each of the olefinic double bonds has an E configuration.
- The dihedral angle between the two thiophene rings is 1.55°.
- Weak intermolecular hydrogen bonds and C—H⋯π interactions stabilize the packing.
Takeaway
The researchers looked at a special molecule and found out how its parts are arranged and how they stick together.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized and its crystal structure was analyzed using X-ray diffraction.
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