(1E,4E)-1,5-Bis(2,6-difluoro­phen­yl)penta-1,4-dien-3-one
2011

(1E,4E)-1,5-Bis(2,6-difluorophenyl)penta-1,4-dien-3-one

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Huang Jun-Da, Tang Qin-Qin, Chen Xiao-Yan, Ye Yun, Wang Yi

Primary Institution: Wenzhou Medical College

Conclusion

The study successfully determined the crystal structure of a new curcumin derivative, revealing its molecular conformation and interactions.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound is a derivative of curcumin, which has been used traditionally for various medicinal purposes.
  • The structure was analyzed through X-ray diffraction, revealing a roughly planar molecule with specific dihedral angles.
  • The study contributes to the understanding of structure-activity relationships in curcumin analogues.

Takeaway

Scientists made a new compound related to curcumin and figured out its structure using X-ray techniques.

Methodology

The structure was determined using single-crystal X-ray diffraction.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811007070

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