2-(Methoxy-meth-oxy)-1-(4-oxobicyclo-[3.1.0]hexan-1-yl)ethyl 4-nitro-benzoate

Area of Science:

• Organic Chemistry
• Crystallography
• Molecular Structure

Background:

• Understanding the three-dimensional arrangement of atoms in organic molecules is crucial for predicting their properties and reactivity.
• Detailed structural analysis provides fundamental insights into chemical bonding and intermolecular interactions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To elucidate the precise three-dimensional molecular structure of the compound C(17)H(19)NO(7).
• To describe the conformational preferences of the cyclopentane ring and key substituents within the molecule.

Main Methods:

• Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the atomic coordinates and bond lengths.
• Conformational analysis was performed based on the determined crystal structure.

Main Results:

• The cyclopentane ring adopts an envelope conformation, with the methylene group positioned cis to the cyclopropane ring.
• A trans relative configuration was observed between the 4-nitro-benzoyloxy substituent and the cyclopropane ring.
• The methoxy-lmethyl group exhibits a gauche conformation around the C-O bonds.

Conclusions:

• The study provides a definitive structural characterization of C(17)H(19)NO(7).
• The observed conformations highlight specific stereochemical preferences influencing the molecule's overall shape and potential interactions.