N-(9,11-Dimethoxy-4-oxo-2,3,4,6,7,11b-hexahydro-1H-pyrido[2,1-a]isoquinolin-3-yl)benzamide
2011
Study of a Schulzeine Derivative
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Fun Hoong-Kun, Kuntiyong Punlop, Tuntiwachwuttikul Pittaya, Chantrapromma Suchada
Primary Institution: Universiti Sains Malaysia
Hypothesis
The study aims to investigate the crystal structure of a schulzeine benzamide derivative.
Conclusion
The schulzeine derivative crystallizes with two independent molecules that exhibit similar conformations.
Supporting Evidence
- The study provides detailed conformations of the molecular structure of the schulzeine derivative.
- Two independent molecules in the crystal exhibit almost identical conformations.
- The crystal structure was determined using X-ray crystallography techniques.
Takeaway
Scientists looked at a special compound from a sponge to see how its tiny parts fit together in a crystal. They found two similar shapes in the crystal.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized and its crystal structure was determined using X-ray crystallography.
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