2‐(2‐Oxoimidazolidinyl)ethyl 2‐methyl­prop‐2‐enoate

In the crystal structure of the title compound, C₉H₁₄N₂O₃, the molecules are linked by N—H?O=C bonds into chains parallel to [001]. Large crystals are readily obtained, presumably because of the hydrogen bonds and an energetically stable conformation of the mol­ecule.     

3,5‐Bis{3‐[4‐(dimethylamino)phenyl]prop‐2‐enylidene}‐1‐methyl‐4‐piperidone and 3,5‐bis[3‐(4‐methoxyphenyl)prop‐2‐enylidene]‐1‐methyl‐4‐piperidone: potential biophotonic materials

The structures of the title compounds, C₂₈H₃₃N₃O, (I), and C₂₆H₂₇NO₃, (II), together with their two‐photon absorption properties and fluorescence activities are reported. Molecules of (II) reside on crystallographic mirror planes containing the piperidone C=O group and N‐methyl H atoms. Because of the conjugation between the donor and acceptor parts, the central heterocycle in both (I) and (II) exhibits a flattened boat conformation, with deviations of the N atom and the opposite C atom from the planar fragment. The dihedral angles between the coplanar heterocyclic atoms and terminal C₆ rings are less than 20° in both (I) and (II). In (I), the N‐methyl group of the ring occupies an equatorial position, but in (II) it is positioned in an axial site. In the crystal structure of (I), weak intermolecular C—H...π(arene) and C—H...O steric contacts link the molecules along the a axis. In the crystal structure of (II), molecules form stacks along the b axis.     

(E)‐Ethyl 3‐(3,4‐dihydroxyphenyl)prop‐2‐enoate: a natural polymorph extracted from Aristotelia chilensis (Maqui)

The natural title compound, C₁₁H₁₂O₄, extracted from the Chilean native tree Aristotelia chilensis (Maqui), is a polymorph of the synthetic E form reported by Xia, Hu & Rao [Acta Cryst. (2004), E 60 , o913–o914]. Both rotational conformers are identical from a metrical point of view, and only differ in the orientation of the 3,4‐dihydroxyphenyl ring with respect to the rest of the molecule, which leads to completely different crystal structure arrangements and packing efficiencies. The reasons behind both reside in the different hydrogen‐bonding interactions.     

2‐(3‐tert‐Butyldimethylsiloxy‐4‐methoxyphenyl)‐6‐methoxy‐3‐(3,4,5‐trimethoxybenzoyl)indole

In the crystal structure of the title compound, C₃₂H₃₉NO₇Si, all geometric parameters fall within experimental error of expected values. The analysis of molecular‐packing plots reveals an infinite two‐dimensional linear array running parallel to the b axis, formed by one N—H?O intermolecular hydrogen‐bonding interaction. Several potential C—H?O interactions are also present.     

1‐(4‐Bromo­phenyl)‐3‐(4‐methyl­phenyl)­prop‐2‐en‐1‐one

In the mol­ecule of the title compound, C₁₆H₁₃BrO, the two benzene rings are rotated in opposite directions with respect to the central C—C=C—C part of the mol­ecule. The phenone O atom deviates from the least‐squares plane of the mol­ecule by 0.300 (3) Å. In the crystal structure, mol­ecules are paired through C—H⋯π interactions. The molecular pairs along [001] are hydrogen bonded through three translation‐related co‐operative hydrogen bonds in the `bay area', forming molecular chains, which are further hydrogen bonded through C—H⋯Br weak interactions, forming (010) molecular layers. In the third direction, there are only weak van der Waals interactions. The co‐operative hydrogen bonds in the `bay area' are discussed briefly.     

Conformational Polymorphism in N‐(4′‐methoxyphenyl)‐ 3‐bromothiobenzamide

Three conformational polymorphs of N‐(4′‐methoxyphenyl)‐3‐bromothiobenzamide, yellow α, orange β, and yellow γ, have been identified by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction. The properties and structure of the polymorphs were examined with FT Raman, FTIR (ATR), and UV/Vis spectroscopy, as well as differential scanning calorimetry. Computational data on rotational barriers in the isolated gas‐phase molecule indicate that the molecular conformation found in the α form is energetically preferred, but only by around 2 kJ mol^?1 over the γ conformation. The planar molecular structure found in the β form is destabilized by 10–14 kJ mol^?1, depending on the calculation method. However, experimental evidence suggests that the β polymorph is the most stable crystalline phase at room temperature. This is attributed to the relative planarity of this structure, which allows more and stronger intermolecular interactions, that is, more energetically effective packing. Calculated electronic‐absorption maxima were in agreement with experimental spectra.     

3,3,4,4,5,5‐Hexafluoro‐1‐(2‐methoxyphenyl)‐2‐[5‐(4‐methoxyphenyl)‐2‐methyl‐3‐thienyl]cyclopent‐1‐ene: a photochromic compound

The photochromic title compound, C₂₄H₁₈F₆O₂S, has thienyl and aryl substituents on the C=C double bond of the shallow half‐chair‐shaped cyclopentene ring. The planes of the two substituent rings are inclined to that of the cyclopentene ring, with dihedral angles between the mean plane of the cyclopentene ring and those of the phenylene and thienyl rings of 51.2 (1) and 51.3 (1)°, respectively. The molecule adopts an antiparallel conformation, with a distance between the two photoreactive C atoms of 3.717 (2) Å.     

A Convenient Synthesis of 6,8-Dimethoxy-3-[（2-（4-methoxyphenyl）ethyl）isocoumarin

6,8-Dimethoxy-3-[2-（4-methoxyphenyl）ethyl]isocoumarin was synthesized by condensation of 5,7-dimethoxyhompophthalic acid with 3-（4-methoxyphenyl）propanoyl chloride. The structure of the synthesized compound was confirmed by its mass spectrometric studies. The synthesized compound serves as a model for synthesis of DL-agrimonolide.     

4‐[3‐(3,4‐Di­methoxy­phenyl)­prop‐2‐enoyl]­phenyl methacryl­ate and 4‐[3‐(2‐bromo­phenyl)­prop‐2‐enoyl]­phenyl methacryl­ate

Chalcones (α,β‐unsaturated ketones) are effective antitumour agents. It has been proved that having halogen or methoxy groups substituted in various positions of the phenyl ring enhances the activity of chalcones many times. The title compounds, C₂₁H₂₀O₅ and C₁₉H₁₅BrO₃, respectively, were chosen for crystallographic study in order to determine their structures and conformations. In both compounds, the keto group is in the s‐cis conformation and is almost planar. There are weak intramolecular interactions in both structures.     

Two polymorphs of N‐(2‐methoxyphenyl)‐4‐oxo‐4H‐chromone‐3‐carboxamide

The title compound, C₁₇H₁₃NO₄, crystallizes in two polymorphic forms, each with two molecules in the asymmetric unit and in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c. All of the molecules have intramolecular hydrogen bonds involving the amide group. The amide N atoms act as donors to the carbonyl group of the pyrone and also to the methoxy group of the benzene ring. The carbonyl O atom of the amide group acts as an acceptor of the β and β′ C atoms belonging to the aromatic rings. These intramolecular hydrogen bonds have a profound effect on the molecular conformation. In one polymorph, the molecules in the asymmetric unit are linked to form dimers by weak C—H...O interactions. In the other, the molecules in the asymmetric unit are linked by a single weak C—H...O hydrogen bond. Two of these units are linked to form centrosymmetric tetramers by a second weak C—H...O interaction. Further interactions of this type link the molecules into chains, so forming a three‐dimensional network. These interactions in both polymorphs are supplemented by π–π interactions between the chromone rings and between the chromone and methoxyphenyl rings.     

Polymorphism of (Z)‐4‐bromo‐N‐(pent‐2‐enyl)‐N‐(3‐phenyl­prop‐2‐ynyl)benzene­sulfonamide

The title compound, C₂₀H₂₀BrNO₂S, has two polymorphic crystal structures with very similar lattice constants. A number of crystals are composites of the two polymorphs. Both crystal structures contain identical layers of mol­ecules. The packing of the layers, however, is different for the two polymorphs.     

2‐Chloro‐3‐(dimethylamino)prop‐2‐enoyl Fluoride,a Stable Acyl Fluoride

The title compound is formed as a side‐product in the reaction of CF₃CCl₃ with Zn/DMF and dimethyl(thexyl)silyl chloride (=dimethyl(1,1,2‐trimethylpropyl)silyl chloride). The structure and the double‐bond configuration are deduced from its ¹³C‐NMR data. Its formation is discussed in terms of a Vilsmeier‐type formylation and a reductive elimination.     

N‐(4‐Methyl­phenyl)‐N‐(5‐nitro­furfuryl)‐N‐prop‐2‐ynyl­amine

The title compound, C₁₅H₁₄N₂O₃, is the first example of a structurally determined tertiary amine with both N‐5‐nitro­furfuryl and N‐prop‐2‐ynyl moieties. The mol­ecule is not planar, i.e. the furan ring is inclined at an angle of 84.35 (4)° to the phenyl ring. The crystal structure is dominated by van der Waals forces. The terminal alkynyl group as the strongest C—H hydrogen‐bond donor is not involved in hydrogen‐bond formation.     

Methyl (±)‐1‐ethyl‐2‐hydroxy‐4‐(4‐methoxybenzoyl)‐5‐(4‐methoxyphenyl)‐3‐oxo‐2,3‐di­hydro‐1H‐pyrrole‐2‐acetate

The title compound, C₂₄H₂₅NO₇, is a racemic mixture of 2,3‐di­hydro‐1H‐pyrrol‐3‐ones. It crystallizes in the triclinic system, space group P1, with Z = 2. The asymmetric unit contains two enantiomorphic mol­ecules and the structure is stabilized by hydrogen‐bond contacts.     

1‐(2‐Hydro­xy‐4‐methoxy­phenyl)‐3‐(2,3,4‐tri­methoxy­phenyl)­prop‐2‐en‐1‐one

The title compound, C₁₉H₂₀O₆, crystallizes in the centrosymmetric space group P2₁/c with one mol­ecule in the asymmetric unit. The mol­ecule is approximately planar and the dihedral angle between the phenyl rings is 11.0 (1)°. The H atoms of the central propenone group are trans. There is an intramolecular O—H⃛O hydrogen bond and the mol­ecules are crosslinked by four intermolecular C—H⃛O hydrogen bonds, producing a three‐dimensional network.     

Biotransformation of p‐Coumaric Acid (=(2E)‐3‐(4‐Hydroxyphenyl)prop‐2‐enoic Acid) by Momordica charantia Peroxidase

LC/MS³‐Guided biotransformation of p‐coumaric acid (=(2E)‐3‐(4‐hydroxyphenyl)prop‐2‐enoic acid; CA) with H₂O₂/Momordica charantia peroxidase at pH 5.0 and 45° in the presence of acetone has resulted in the isolation of three CA trimers, triCA1 ( 1 ), triCA2 (trans‐ 2 ), and triCA3 (cis‐ 2 ), and seven CA dimers, diCA1–diCA7, i.e., 3 – 9 , among which seven (triCA1–triCA3 and diCA1–diCA4) are new compounds and three (diCA5–diCA7) are known compounds. The structures were established by 2D‐NMR such as HSQC, HMBC, and NOESY measurements. The possible mechanism for the formation of the products is also discussed (Schemes 1–3). This is the first time that the biotansformation of p‐coumaric acid catalyzed by peroxidase in vitro was achieved. Compounds triCA3 (cis‐ 2 ), diCA1 ( 3 ), diCA5 ( 7 ), and diCA7 ( 9 ) exhibit a stronger antioxidative activity than the parent CA.     

Anomeric effect and hydrogen‐bonded supramolecular motif in 5‐(3‐fluoro‐4‐methoxyphenyl)‐1‐[(3‐fluoro‐4‐methoxyphenyl)aminomethyl]‐1,3,5‐triazinane‐2‐thione

In the title compound, C₁₈H₂₀F₂N₄O₂S, the triazinane‐2‐thione ring adopts an envelope conformation, the ring substituents lie on the same side of the mean plane of the heterocyclic ring and the exo lp—N—C—N_triaz unit (lp is a lone pair and triaz is the triazinane ring) exhibits an antiperiplanar orientation, which is shown to be governed by strong anomeric effects. Molecules are linked into a complex three‐dimensional framework by a combination of two N—H...S hydrogen bonds, three C—H...F hydrogen bonds and a π–π stacking interaction.     

The E and Z isomers of 3‐(benzoxazol‐2‐yl)­prop‐2‐enoic acid

The carboxyl­ic acid group and the double bond are coplanar in (E)‐3‐(benzoxazol‐2‐yl)­prop‐2‐enoic acid, C₁₀H₇NO₃, whereas in isomeric (Z)‐3‐(benzoxazol‐2‐yl)­prop‐2‐enoic acid, also C₁₀H₇NO₃, they are almost orthogonal. In both isomers, a strong O—H⋯N hydrogen bond, with the carboxyl­ic acid group as a donor and the pyridine‐like N atom as an acceptor, and weak C—H⋯O interactions contribute to the observed supramolecular structures, which are completed by π–π stacking interactions between oxazole and benzenoid rings.