1-[(Butyl­amino)(phen­yl)meth­yl]naphthalen-2-ol
2011

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a New Compound

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Ni Hen-Mei

Primary Institution: Southeast University

Hypothesis

The study investigates the synthesis and crystal structure of a compound derived from a Betti-type reaction.

Conclusion

The compound exhibits a stable molecular conformation due to an intramolecular hydrogen bond.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound was synthesized using a one-pot reaction.
  • An intramolecular O—H⋯N hydrogen bond stabilizes the molecular conformation.
  • The dihedral angle between the fused ring system and the phenyl ring is 78.27°.

Takeaway

Scientists made a new chemical compound and found that its structure is held together by special bonds, making it stable.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized through a three-component condensation reaction without solvent, followed by crystallization.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811000067

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