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3-(2-Bromo-4,5-dimethoxy-phen-yl)propiononitrile.

Yan-Ping Liu, De-Cai Wang, Hui Chen

    Acta Crystallographica. Section E, Structure Reports Online
    |January 5, 2011
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    This study reveals a novel intramolecular hydrogen bond in a C(11)H(12)BrNO(2) molecule, forming a five-membered ring. Intermolecular interactions further link these molecules in the crystal structure.

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