3-Ethyl-5-(4-methoxyphenoxy)-2-(pyridin-4-yl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine
2011
Study of a New Imidazopyridine Compound
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Ranjith S., Subbiah Pandi A., Suresh A. D., Pitchumani K.
Primary Institution: Department of Physics, Presidency College (Autonomous), Chennai, India
Hypothesis
To obtain detailed information on molecular conformations in the solid state of the title compound.
Conclusion
The crystal structure of the compound is stabilized by aromatic π–π stacking interactions between phenyl rings of adjacent molecules.
Supporting Evidence
- The imidazopyridine fused ring system is almost perpendicular to the benzene ring.
- The crystal structure is stabilized by an aromatic π–π stacking interaction.
- The dihedral angles between the imidazopyridine and other rings were measured.
Takeaway
Scientists studied a new chemical compound to see how its molecules fit together in solid form, and they found that the molecules stick together in a special way.
Methodology
X-ray diffraction was used to analyze the crystal structure of the compound.
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