Ethyl 4-acetyl-5-oxo-3-phenylhexanoate
2011
Unexpected Product from a Chemical Reaction
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Author Information
Author(s): Wang Hongwei, Hu Yimin
Primary Institution: Anhui Normal University
Conclusion
The reaction of ethyl 3-bromo-3-phenylpropanoate with pentane-2,4-dione produced a racemic crystal structure of C16H20O4.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound C16H20O4 contains one chiral carbon atom.
- The crystal structure is racemic due to the presence of inversion centers.
- Weak C—H⋯O interactions contribute to the crystal packing.
Takeaway
Scientists mixed some chemicals and found a new compound that has a special structure with two types of molecules in it.
Methodology
The reaction was conducted in a Schlenk flask under nitrogen at 373 K for 22 hours.
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