2-(4-Methoxy-2-methylanilino)-1,2-diphenylethanone
2011
Synthesis and Structure of a New Compound
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Arslan Hakan, Algul Oztekin, Zirek Selin, Tari Ozden, Demircan Aydın, Hardcastle Kenneth I.
Primary Institution: Department of Chemistry, Emory University
Conclusion
The compound 2-(4-Methoxy-2-methyl-anilino)-1,2-diphenyl-ethanone was successfully synthesized and its crystal structure was determined.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound was synthesized from 4-methoxy-2-methyl-aniline and 2-hydroxy-1,2-diphenyl-ethanone.
- The crystal structure is stabilized by weak intermolecular hydrogen-bond interactions.
- The C—C—C—N—C backbone adopts an all-trans conformation.
Takeaway
Scientists made a new chemical compound and looked at its structure using X-ray techniques.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized through a reaction involving 4-methoxy-2-methylaniline and 2-hydroxy-1,2-diphenyl-ethanone, followed by X-ray crystallography for structure determination.
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