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meso-1,2-bis(methylazo)-1,2-diphenylethane.

C A Bayse1, B K Carpenter, R L Luck

  • 1Department of Chemistry, Michigan Technological University, 1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI 49931, USA.

Acta Crystallographica. Section C, Crystal Structure Communications
|December 12, 2001
PubMed
Summary

This study details the crystal structure of meso-1,2-bis(methyldiazenyl)-1,2-diphenylethane. Analysis revealed disordered molecular arrangement and comparable N-N and C-C bond distances within the azo and ethylene groups.

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Area of Science:

  • Organic Chemistry
  • Crystallography

Background:

  • Understanding the structural properties of organic compounds is crucial for predicting their chemical behavior.
  • Azo compounds and substituted ethanes are important classes of molecules with diverse applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the crystal structure of meso-1,2-bis(methyldiazenyl)-1,2-diphenylethane.
  • To analyze the molecular arrangement and key bond distances within the compound.

Main Methods:

  • Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the three-dimensional structure.
  • The crystal structure was refined using two models to account for observed disorder.

Main Results:

  • The title compound, C16H18N4, exhibits a disordered arrangement around an inversion center.

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  • The N-N bond distances within the azo groups were found to be approximately 1.19 Å.
  • The C-C bond distances in the ethylene moiety were measured at approximately 1.51 Å.

    • Conclusions:

    • The crystal structure of meso-1,2-bis(methyldiazenyl)-1,2-diphenylethane has been determined.
    • The observed bond lengths are consistent with typical values for azo and ethane functionalities.
    • The disorder in the crystal packing was successfully modeled, providing insights into the molecule's solid-state behavior.