Crystal structure of (4α,4aα,8aα)-(±)-octahydro-2-(phenylmethyl)-2H-1,2-benzoxazin-4-ol, 4-methylbenzenesulfonate(ester)

The title compound, a bicyclic tetrahydro-1,2-oxazine, crystallizes in a monoclinic lattice, space group P2₁/c, with a = 12.9809(18)Å, b = 12.920(2)Å, c = 13.631(2)Å, = 110.713(12)°, and Z = 4. The structure found in the solid state for this conformationally mobile molecule shows the tosyl group in an axial position and a benzyl group in an equatorial position of the bicyclic system.     

Structure of (1αH,6βH,7αH,8αH)-1α,10α-epoxy-8β-hydroxy-germacr-2,11(13)-dien-6,12-olide (Incomptine B): A sesquiterpenoid lactone

C₁₅H₁₈O₄ is monoclinic,P2₁. Unit-cell dimensions at 293 K area=15.048(5),b=9.756(3),c=15.815(5)Å,=114.18(2)°,V=2118(1)ų,D _x=1.23 g cm^–3, andZ=6. The structure has been determined from single-crystal data collected with a four-circle diffractometer and refined from 2816 observed reflections toR=0.054. The structural features determined from chemical and spectroscopic studies are confirmed and extended. The incomptine B occurs as three independent molecules with different conformations. The stereochemistry at C(6), C(7), and C(8) is 6S, 7R, and 8R. The 10-membered ring has an approximate C₂ symmetry for the A, B, and C molecules. The -methylene -lactone ring adopts a half-chair conformation for molecule A, and a conformation intermediate between-envelope and half-chair for the B and C molecules, respectively. The structures are stabilized by a three-dimensional network of O-HO hydrogen bonds and several C-HO interactions.     

Crystal Structure of 9α,11-Epoxy-7α-(methoxycarbonyl)-3-oxo-17α-pregn-4-ene-21,17-carbolactone

Abstract  The title compound (common name eplerenone), C₂₄H₃₀O₆, is an aldosterone receptor antagonist. From the isopropyl acetate solution the compound crystallizes in monoclinic space group P 21 with a = 8.811(1) ?, b = 11.250(1) ?, c = 11.079(1) ?, β = 93.822(12)°, Z = 2. The molecule contains three six membered rings, two five membered rings and one three membered ring. Both five membered rings display envelope conformation, whereas three six membered rings show different conformation: chair, half-chair and envelope. In the crystal the eplerenone molecules link to one another via intermolecular weak C–H···O hydrogen bonding to form the smaller cavity of 12.0(1) ?³ between eplerenone molecules, no solvent molecule filled in this cavity. Index Abstract  In the title molecule three six-membered rings show different conformation. Weak C–H···O hydrogen bonding links adjacent molecules to form the small cavity 12.0(1) ?³, no solvent molecule filled in the cavity.      

Novel manganese(III) oxidation chemistry: X-ray crystal structures of (1α,2α,4β)-1,2-diacetoxy-4-(4-methoxyphenyl)-6-methoxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene (compound A) and (1α,2α,4β)-1,2-diacetoxy-4-(2-methoxyphenyl)-8-methoxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene (compound B)

CompoundA is (1,2,4)-1,2-diacetoxy-4-(4-methoxyphenyl)-6-methoxy-l,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene, C₂₂H₂₄O₆,M _r=384.43, monoclinic, P2₁/n, witha=11.074(3),b=10.353(4),c=17.616(4)Å,=94.96(2)°,V=2012.1ų,D _calc=1.27 g cm^–3 and=0.55 cm^–1 forZ=4. Least-squares refinement of 1371 observed [F ₀5 (F ⁰)] reflections led to the final agreement index ofR=0.052. A twofold disorder was observed for the 1-acetoxy group whereas the 2-acetoxy group was ordered. CompoundB, (1,2,4)-1,2-diacetoxy-4-(2-methoxyphenyl)-8-methoxy-l,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene, C₂₂H₂₄O₆,M _r=384.43, crystallizes in the monoclinic space group, P2₁/c, witha=16.209(2),b=10.076(1),c=13.357(4)Å,=111.41(2)°,V=2030.9ų,D _calc=1.26 g cm^–3 and=0.54 cm^–1 forZ=4. A final agreement index ofR=0.045 was realized by least-squares refinement of 1486 observed [F _o5 (F _o)] reflections. Intermolecular interactions in the cell lattices of compoundsA andB are noted. The title compoundsA andB were prepared by manganese(III) acetate oxidative dimerization of two molecules of 4-methoxystyrene and 2-methoxystyrene, respectively.     

X-ray structure determination of cyclobutane photodimers from (Z)-α, β-diarylacrylonitriles

Irradiation of(Z)-, -diarylacrylonitriles (1) ArCH=C(CN)Ar (a: Ar=2-thienyl, Ar=Ph;b: Ar=p-MeC₆H₄, Ar=Ph) in the solid state gives cyclobutane dimers (2) in good yield. The mass spectra of the dimers, where no fragments derived from dimers with equal groups on adjacent carbons are present, suggest a truxillic structure (head to tail dimerization). X-Ray determinations confirm a centrosymmetric arrangement with a D_2d symmetry of the cyclobutane ring and a puckering constant=24.0° for (2a) significantly higher than that of (2b) (=19.2°).     

Crystal structure of a (25R)-2α,3α-epoxy-5α-spirostan-6, 23-dione hemi-ethyl acetate solvate

The compound (25R)-2,3-epoxy-5-spirostan-6,23-dione, crystallizes as a hemi-ethyl acetate solvate, having two host molecules of similar conformation per molecule of ethyl acetate, in the asymmetric unit. The O atom of the epoxy group is -oriented. The presence of the epoxy group disturbs the chair conformation in the ring A of the steroidal nucleus. Ring A has a C5,C10 half-chair conformation. The six-membered rings B, C, and F have chair conformation as expected. The D ring adopts a C14-envelope conformation and the E ring is midway between a C22,O3 half-chair and a C22-envelope conformations. The A/B, B/C, and C/D ring junctions are trans. Crystal data: C₂₇H₃₈O₅·1/2C₄H₈O₂, Monoclinic, space group P2₁, a = 7.7363(18) b = 28.769(12) c = 12.038(6) Å, = 90.88(5), V = 2679.0(10) ų, Z = 4. The packing of the molecules is assumed to be dictated by van der Waals interactions and by intermolecular C—H ··· O hydrogen bonds.     

Synthesis,crystal and molecular structure ofN-(p-chlorobenzylamide) ofα-(1,1-ethylenedioxy)-ethyl-γ-hydroxybutyric acid

N-(p-chlorobenzylamide) derivative of-(1, 1-ethylenedioxy)-ethyl--hydroxybutyric acid has been synthesized and the its crystal structure was solved. The dioxolane ring adopts a half-chair conformation, with asymmetry parameter C₂(13)=5.4°. Deformation of the amide group is caused mainly by twist around the C4-N bond.     

Structure of 1-(2′-tosyloxyethoxy)-8-tosyloxy-9,10-anthraquinone

The title compound crystallizes in the monoclinic space group, P2₁/c;a=12.938(1),b=11.041(1),c=19.285(2) Å, =104.314(8)°,Z=4. Refinement based on 1660 unique observed reflections converged toR=0.054. The anthraquinone moiety is distorted due to intramolecular steric hindrance from the tosylate groups.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Benzoyloxymethyl (4α,8β,13β)-13-methyl-16-oxo-17-norkauran-18-carbonate Ester

Abstract  Isosteviol derivative: benzoyloxymethyl (4α,8β,13β)-13-methyl-16-oxo-17-norkauran-18-carbonate ester was synthesized by esterification of isosteviol with chloromethyl benzoate and its crystal structure was determined by X-ray diffraction method. The compound crystallizes in the triclinic space group P1 with unit cell parameters: a = 8.784(3) ?, b = 9.079(3) ?, c = 15.950(6) ?, α = 79.343(6)°, β = 79.061(5)°, γ = 89.849(5)°, Z= 2. The conformation of rings A and B is chair, whereas the conformation of ring C is unsymmetrical twist chair. The carbonyl group at the C20 is coplanar with the benzene ring. The fragment of the ester group occupying the pseudoaxial site of C1 position adopts a zigzag conformation. Index Abstract  Isosteviol derivative: benzoyloxymethyl (4α,8β,13β)-13-methyl-16-oxo-17-norkauran -18-carbonate ester was synthesized and its crystal structure was determined by X-ray diffraction method.      

Anticancer agent development. 5. X-ray structure and1H nmr spectral analysis of (1α,2α,5α,6α)-2,6-bis(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-3,7-dioxabicyclo[3.3.0]octane-4,8-dione

The title compound, C₂₀H₁₄O₈, Mr=382.3, crystallized from chloroform in the centric space group P¯1 witha=6.516(4),b=6.798(3),c=9.545(7) Å,=85.31(5),=73.87(5), =79.59(4)°,V=399.2 ų, and D_calc=1.59 g cm^–3 forZ=1. Least-squares refinement of 1035 observed [F_o5(F_o)] reflections led to the final agreement index ofR=0.074. The molecule resides on a crystallographic center of inversion and is disordered into two different conformations. This manifests itself as a 50/50 disorder at O(4), C(2), and C(3). The observed structure reveals acis relationship between the bridgehead hydrogen atoms and the aryl rings. The 90 MHz¹H nmr spectrum of the title compound exhibits an AAXX spin system with a H(1)C(2) to H(1)C(3) and H(1)C(2) to H(1)C(3) coupling constant of 2.8 Hz. Computer spectral simulation and Karplus equation analysis are utilized to illustrate a relaxation of the torsion angles between H(1)C(2) and H(1)C(3), and H(1)C(2) and H(1)C(3) is solution.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of 3-Quinuclidinyl α-(Cyclopentyl-1-ene)-α-hydroxy-α-phenylacetate

Abstract The title compound 3-quinuclidinyl α-(cyclopentyl-1-ene)-α-hydroxy-α-phenylacetate was obtained by the reaction of methyl α-(cyclopentyl-1-ene)-α-hydroxy-α-phenylacetate with 3-quinuclidinol in n-heptane. Its structure was characterized by ¹H, ¹³C NMR, MS and X-ray single-crystal diffraction techniques: C₂₀H₂₅NO₃, M _r = 327.41, orthorhombic, space group P2₁2₁2₁ with a = 8.547(2), b = 11.428(4), c = 18.288(5) ?, V = 1786.3(9) ?³, Z = 4. The title compound comprises a tertiary α-hydroxy acid and a bicyclo[2.2.2]octan moiety. The crystal structure shows the presence of the intermolecular O(1)–H(1)···N(1) hydrogen bonds. Index Abstract The title compound, 3-quinuclidinyl α-(cyclopentyl-1-ene)-α-hydroxy-α-phenylacetate was obtained by the reaction of methyl α-(cyclopentyl-1-ene)-α-hydroxy-α-phenylacetate with 3-quinuclidinol in n-heptane and its crystal structure determined. The title compound comprises a tertiary α-hydroxy acid and a bicyclo[2.2.2]octan moiety. The crystal structure shows the presence of the intermolecular O(1)–H(1)···N(1) hydrogen bonds.      

Molecular structure of 3α-ethoxy-8α-acetoxy-13-hydroxy-lactar-6(7)en-5-oic acid γ-lactone

The structure of the title compound has been investigated in the solid state by X-ray diffraction. The crystals are tetragonal, space groupP4₁2₁,2 (No. 92), with cell dimensions:a=10.463(1),c=34.603(8)Å. The structure was solved by direct methods and refined with 3634 unique reflections by a full-matrix, least-squares procedure givingR=0.0460,R _w=0.0472 (w=1/ _F ² . The stereochemical analysis of the molecule confirmed the expectations based on earlier NMR investigations of the title compound and its precursors.     

Crystal and molecular structures of 11,12-epoxydrim-8(9)-en-11β-ol-7-one

The crystal structure of 11,12-epoxydrim-8(9)-en-11β-ol-7-one is determined by X-ray diffraction. The crystal data for the C₁₅H₂₂O₃ composition are as follows: a = 6.646(1) Å, b = 7.242(1) Å, c = 7.635(2) Å, α = 84.34(3)°, β = 84.50(3)°, γ = 69.84(3)°, space group P1, and Z = 1. The structure is solved by the direct method and refined in the anisotropic approximation to R = 0.043 and R _w = 0.110. The stereochemical formula of the compound is determined. It is shown that the hydroxyl group at the C(11) atom is situated at the β position. In the crystal, the molecules related by the translation along the a-b direction of the unit cell are linked into infinite chains by intermolecular hydrogen bonds between the hydrohyl group and the carbonyl oxygen atom [O-H?O, 2.867(4) Å].     

(20R,22R)-6α,7α-Epoxy-5α,27-dihydroxy-1-oxowitha-2,24-dienolide in Leaves of Withania somnifera: Isolation and its Crystal Structure

Abstract  (20R,22R)-6α,7α-Epoxy-5α,27-dihydroxy-1-oxowitha-2,24-dienolide (27-hydroxy-withanolide B) was isolated from Withania somnifera. The structure of the withanolide was established by spectral analysis and X-ray diffraction studies. The compound crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group P2₁2₁2₁ with unit cell parameters: a = 9.2163(3), b = 11.1828(4), c = 23.6146(9) ?, Z = 4. The crystal structure was refined to R = 0.0495 for 3,284 observed reflections. All the rings of the steroid skeleton are trans connected. Rings A and B exist in a half-chair conformation, ring C a chair, and five membered ring D is intermediate between a half-chair and an envelope. The δ-lactone ring E adopts a distorted sofa conformation. The twist along the length of the steroid nucleus is −6.5°. The characteristic pattern observed in the packing diagram is the appearance of twisted chains of molecules packed together to form layers. Index Abstract  Isolation and crystal structure analysis of (20R,22R)-6α,7α-epoxy-5α,27-dihydroxy-1-oxowitha-2,24-dienolide.      

The X-ray crystal structures of bis(l-α-alaninehydroxamato)nickel(II) and bis(l-α-alaninehydroxamato)copper(II)

The structure of twol--alaninehydroxamato (-Alaha) complexes of Ni(II) and Cu(II) have been determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction methods. The crystals of Ni(-Alaha)₂·2H₂O (I) are monoclinic witha=12.267(4),b=4.798(2),c=10.017(4)Å,=95.48(3)°,Z=2, and space groupP2₁. The crystals of Cu(-Alaha)₂·2H₂O (II) are monoclinic witha=5.073(2),b=11.463(3),c=20.198(5) Å,Z=4 and space groupP2₁2₁2₁. The values of the final residualsR for Ni(-Alaha)₂·2H₂O and Cu(-Alaha)₂·2H₂O are 0.06 and 0.03, respectively. The molecular structures of Ni(-Alaha)₂ and Cu(-Alaha)₂ consist of a square planar and a pentanuclear piramidal, respectively, with the-alaninehydroxamato, (CH₃CH₂(NH₂)CONOH^–), ligands coordinating to metal ion via the N(amino) and the hydroxamic N^– donors.     

Synthesis and X-ray structure of tetrakis[μ-(3,4-dimethoxy-α-β-dihydrocinnamato)] dimethanoldicopper(II)

The synthesis, magnetic, and structural properties of the title compound are reported. The crystals are triclinic, space groupP¯1, witha=15.084(2),b=11.820(1),c=7.5253(7) Å, =71.50(1),=77.61(1), =68.68(1)° andZ=1; the structure was solved by Patterson and Fourier methods and refined toR 0.0351 for 4147 observed reflections. The content of the unit cell consists of a centrosymmetrical copper acetate-like molecule in which each copper can be described as square-pyramidally surrounded by four carboxylic oxygens in the basal plane [1.955(2)–1.970(2) Å], one methanolic oxygen in the apical site [2.206(2) Å] and a CuCu interaction of 2.612(5) Å at a sixth position of a distorted octahedron. The dimers are packed by means of hydrogen bonds formed between the methanolic OH group and the carboxylic O(2) atom of one adjacent complex and by normal Van der Waals contacts. The subnormal magnetic moment, characteristic of exchange interactions between the two copper(II) ions, and the energy of the d-d band observed are consistent with the reported dinuclear copper(II) acetate-like structure.     

Crystal and molecular structure of (±)-1-phenyl-2-amino-1-propanol,C9H13NO

The crystal structure of (±)-phenylpropanolamine has been determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction methods. The structure was solved by direct methods and refined by least-squares toR=0.055 andR _w=0.045 for 2000 reflections (I2 (I)). The molecule was found to adoptgauche geometry. Inter- and intramolecular N-HO and O-HN hydrogen bonds were observed in the crystal structure.     

The crystal structure of eudesma-4(15),7(11)-dien-8α, 12-olide: a sesquiterpene lactone fromTrattinickia rhoifolia Willd

The title compound, formula C₁₅H₂₀O₂, is orthorhombic, P2₁2₁2₁ witha=8.747(2),b=12.025(3),c=12.554(3)Å,Z=4, andD _m =1.32(2)g/ml. The structural analysis shows that the compound corresponds to eudesma-4(15),7(11)-dien-8,12-olide, a sesquiterpene lactone previously isolated fromAster umbellatus but whose crystal structure was unknown.     

Reactivity of 6α,7α-epoxyhimachal-2-ene and crystal structures of 2α,3α-dibromocyclopropanehimachal-5,7-diene and 2α,3α-dibromocyclopropane-6α,7α-epoxyhimachalane

We report here the reactivity of 6,7-epoxyhimachal-2-ene with dibromocarbene generated in situ by phase-transfer catalysis. The stereochemistry of products resulting from dibromocyclopropanation has been established by X-ray crystallography. Compound 3 is orthorhombic P2₁2₁2₁ with a = 7.549 (1), b = 8.432 (1), c = 24.469 (1) Å, V = 1559.8 (5) ų, Z = 4 and compound 5 is monoclinic P2₁ with a = 8.779 (1), b = 15.684 (1), c = 12.111 (1) Å, = 91.869 (1)°, V = 1666.7 (4) ų and Z = 4.