Organic Papers (2E)-1-(2-Hydroxy-5-methylphenyl)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-en-1-one C17H16O3
2011
Crystal Structure of a Chalcone Compound
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Fun Hoong-Kun, Arshad Suhana, Sarojini B. K., Khaleel V. Musthafa, Narayana B.
Primary Institution: Universiti Sains Malaysia
Conclusion
The study presents the crystal structure of the compound C17H16O3, revealing specific hydrogen bonding and molecular arrangements.
Supporting Evidence
- The dihedral angle between the aromatic rings is 4.59°.
- An intramolecular hydrogen bond generates an S(6) ring.
- Molecules are linked into one-dimensional chains by hydrogen bonds.
Takeaway
Scientists studied a special chemical compound and found out how its molecules are arranged and connected to each other.
Methodology
X-ray crystallography was used to determine the molecular structure.
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