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1-(2,4,6-Triisopropyl-phen-yl)ethanone.

Amber D Blair1, Arthur D Hendsbee, Jason D Masuda

  • 1The Maritimes Centre for Green Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Saint Mary's University, 923 Robie Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 3C3.

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This study details a twisted phenyl ethanone molecule, C(17)H(26)O, where ortho-isopropyl groups cause significant structural distortion. The research also identifies orientational disorder in isopropyl substituents.

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Area of Science:

  • Organic Chemistry
  • Crystallography

Background:

  • Phenyl ethanone derivatives are important in organic synthesis.
  • Steric hindrance can significantly influence molecular conformation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize the crystal structure of a di-ortho-alkyl substituted phenyl ethanone.
  • To investigate the impact of steric pressure on molecular geometry.

Main Methods:

  • Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis was employed.
  • Structural parameters, including torsion angles, were determined.

Main Results:

  • The title compound, C(17)H(26)O, displays a substantial twist between the ketone and aromatic ring (torsion angle = 89.32°).
  • Steric hindrance from ortho-isopropyl groups is responsible for this significant twisting.
  • Orientational disorder was observed in one ortho- and the para-isopropyl group.

Conclusions:

  • The study elucidates the conformational consequences of steric bulk in substituted aromatic ketones.
  • The findings contribute to understanding structure-property relationships in organic molecules.