3-Allyl-1-{[3-(4-nitro­phen­yl)-4,5-dihydro-1,3-oxazol-5-yl]meth­yl}-1H-anthra[1,2-d]imidazole-2,6,11(3H)-trione
2011

Study of a New Organic Compound with Biological Activity

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Author Information

Author(s): Afrakssou Zahra, Haoudi Amal, Capet Frédéric, Rolando Christian, El Ammari Lahcen

Primary Institution: Laboratoire de Chimie Organique Appliquée, Université Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdallah, Faculté des Sciences et Techniques, Fès, Morocco

Hypothesis

The study investigates the reactivity of a specific organic compound with nitriloxides.

Conclusion

The reaction produces a unique cycloadduct that forms a racemate of the title compound.

Supporting Evidence

  • The molecular structure consists of three fused six-membered rings and one five-membered ring.
  • The crystal packing displays intermolecular C—H⋯O hydrogen bonding.
  • The isoxazole ring adopts an envelope conformation.

Takeaway

Scientists created a new chemical compound and found that it can react in a special way to form another compound.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized through a reaction involving 1,3-diallyl-1H-anthra[1,2-d]imidazole-2,6,11(3H)-trione and 4-nitrobenzaldoxime in a biphasic medium.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811016606

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