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(E)-1-(2-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-2-(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)ethene
Jianxing Zhang1, Shou Feng Chen, Kevin K Klausmeyer
1Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and Center for Drug Discovery, Baylor University, Waco, TX 76798-7348, USA.
Summary
This study details the crystal structure of C(18)H(20)O(5), revealing geometric parameters within expected values. Molecular packing analysis identified a 1D linear array stabilized by intermolecular hydrogen bonding.
Area of Science:
- Crystallography
- Solid-state chemistry
- Molecular structure analysis
Background:
- Understanding molecular arrangements is crucial for predicting material properties.
- Intermolecular interactions, such as hydrogen bonding, significantly influence crystal packing and stability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the three-dimensional crystal structure of the title compound, C(18)H(20)O(5).
- To investigate the intermolecular interactions and packing motifs governing the solid-state arrangement.
Main Methods:
- Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the crystal structure.
- Analysis of molecular packing was performed using crystallographic software.
Main Results:
- All geometric parameters of C(18)H(20)O(5) were found to be in excellent agreement with expected values.
- A one-dimensional linear array was observed, formed by O-H...O intermolecular hydrogen bonds along the c axis.
- The stilbene framework and its substituents exhibited approximate coplanarity.
Conclusions:
- The crystal structure of C(18)H(20)O(5) is well-defined with expected geometric integrity.
- Intermolecular hydrogen bonding plays a key role in organizing molecules into a 1D array.
- The observed coplanarity of the stilbene core suggests potential for electronic delocalization.