What is it about?
The authors describe the preparation of this indanone-based chalcone using a solventless, green Claisen-Schmidt reaction. The product was then analyzed by single crystal X-ray crystallography and it was determined to have E-stereochemistry.
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Why is it important?
This molecule has not been previously reported in the literature and is part of a larger study to assess E- to Z- isomerism in this family of chalcones.
Perspectives
This work was especially worthwhile because it highlights the success of an undergraduate student conducting chemistry research.
Dr Joseph C Sloop
Georgia Gwinnett College
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This page is a summary of: (E)-2-(3,5-Dimethoxybenzylidene)indan-1-one, IUCrData, June 2020, International Union of Crystallography,
DOI: 10.1107/s2414314620007592.
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