Organic Papers
2011
(2E)-3-(3-Bromo-4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(pyridin-2-yl)prop-2-en-1-one
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Jasinski Jerry P., Butcher Ray J., Samshuddin S., Narayana B., Yathirajan H. S.
Primary Institution: Department of Chemistry, Keene State College
Conclusion
The crystal structure of the compound shows nearly coplanar benzene and pyridine rings with a weak intermolecular interaction contributing to its packing.
Supporting Evidence
- The mean planes of the benzene and pyridine rings are nearly coplanar, separated by only 2.8°.
- The prop-2-en-1-one group is also in the plane of these rings.
- A weak C—H⋯Br intermolecular interaction contributes to the crystal packing.
Takeaway
The study looks at a special chemical compound and how its parts fit together in a crystal, which helps us understand its properties better.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized from 2-acetyl pyridine and 3-bromo-4-methoxybenzaldehyde, and its crystal structure was analyzed using X-ray diffraction.
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