1,2-Di-2-furylethane-1,2-dione

Area of Science:

• Crystallography
• Solid-state chemistry
• Organic chemistry

Background:

• Understanding the solid-state structure of organic compounds is crucial for predicting their physical and chemical properties.
• The specific compound C(10)H(6)O(4) has potential applications that warrant detailed structural investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To elucidate the crystal structure of the title compound C(10)H(6)O(4).
• To characterize the molecular geometry and intermolecular interactions within the crystal lattice.

Main Methods:

• Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the atomic arrangement.
• Analysis of bond lengths, bond angles, and intermolecular contacts was performed.

Main Results:

• The molecule C(10)H(6)O(4) possesses a twofold rotation axis bisecting the bond between the two carbonyl groups.
• The furan ring plane is inclined at 23.88° relative to the plane of all atoms.
• Weak C-H⋯O hydrogen bonds are observed, forming sheet-like structures in the bc plane and columnar arrangements along the c axis.

Conclusions:

• The determined crystal structure provides a fundamental understanding of C(10)H(6)O(4) in the solid state.
• The identified hydrogen bonding network influences the packing and stability of the crystal structure.