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Published on: July 30, 2017
Bis[2-(3-bromo-prop-oxy)-5-methyl-phen-yl]methane.
Summary
This study details the molecular structure of a novel C(21)H(26)Br(2)O(2) compound, a substituted diphenyl-methane derivative. Its unique methylene carbon angle was precisely determined through crystallographic analysis.
Area of Science:
- Organic Chemistry
- Crystallography
- Molecular Structure Determination
Background:
- Substituted diphenyl-methane derivatives are important in various chemical applications.
- Understanding the precise three-dimensional structure of organic molecules is crucial for predicting their properties and reactivity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the detailed molecular structure of the title compound, C(21)H(26)Br(2)O(2).
- To characterize the geometric parameters, specifically the angle at the methylene carbon.
Main Methods:
- Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the molecular structure.
- The chemical formula C(21)H(26)Br(2)O(2) was confirmed through elemental analysis and diffraction data.
Main Results:
- The title molecule, C(21)H(26)Br(2)O(2), was successfully synthesized and characterized.
- The crystal structure revealed a substituted diphenyl-methane framework.
- A key finding is the measured angle at the methylene carbon, determined to be 115.0(2)°.
Conclusions:
- The precise molecular geometry of this C(21)H(26)Br(2)O(2) derivative has been established.
- The determined methylene carbon angle provides valuable structural data for this class of compounds.
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