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cis-2,6-Dibenzyl-cyclo-hexa-none.

John P Culver, Sean Parkin, Peter A Crooks

Acta Crystallographica. Section E, Structure Reports Online

|May 18, 2011

Summary

This study details the meso isomer of a C(20)H(22)O compound, revealing its specific molecular geometry. The research highlights the cis orientation of benzyl groups and the chair conformation of the central ring.

Area of Science:

Organic Chemistry
Crystallography
Molecular Structure

Background:

Understanding the three-dimensional structure of organic molecules is crucial for predicting their chemical properties and reactivity.
Isomerism, particularly meso compounds, presents unique structural challenges and opportunities in organic synthesis and materials science.

Purpose of the Study:

To elucidate the precise molecular structure of a specific C(20)H(22)O compound.
To characterize the stereochemistry and conformation of the identified meso isomer.

Main Methods:

Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis was employed to determine the molecular structure.
Analysis of crystallographic data provided precise bond lengths, angles, and conformational details.

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Main Results:

The title compound, C(20)H(22)O, was identified as a meso isomer with both benzyl groups positioned cis to each other.
The central cyclohexanone ring adopts a chair conformation.
The molecule possesses a non-crystallographic mirror plane, with dihedral angles of the benzyl groups relative to the ketone moiety measuring approximately 88.06° and 89.07°.

Conclusions:

The study provides a detailed crystallographic description of a meso isomer of C(20)H(22)O.
The determined structure confirms the cis-configuration of the benzyl groups and the chair conformation of the cyclohexanone ring, offering insights into stereochemical arrangements in similar organic compounds.