The similar conformations and interaction modes of Ac-DL-Leu-NMe2 and Ac-delta-Leu-NMe2 molecules in the solid state allow the comparison of their geometrical parameters. The most evident variations are essentially restricted to the alpha, beta-unsaturated side-chain which adopts the Z-disposition. The dimensions of the peptide backbone are much less sensitive to alpha, beta-unsaturation, with a small shortening by 0.04 A and 0.02 A of the N--C alpha and C alpha--C' bonds, respectively, and an increase by 6 degrees of the N--C alpha--C' bond angle. The ethylenic and amide groups in the delta-Leu derivative are far from coplanarity, and a significant electronic conjugation of the pi-orbital is likely to be rejected.
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