Bis(3-meth-oxy-6-methyl-2-pyrid-yl) ether.

Area of Science:

• Crystallography
• Molecular Chemistry

Background:

• Understanding the precise three-dimensional arrangement of atoms in organic molecules is crucial for predicting their properties and reactivity.
• Crystal structure analysis provides fundamental insights into intermolecular interactions and solid-state behavior.

Purpose of the Study:

• To elucidate the crystal structure of the title compound, C(14)H(16)N(2)O(3).
• To characterize the dihedral angle between the pyridyl rings and identify intermolecular interactions within the crystal lattice.

Main Methods:

• Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the molecular and crystal structure.
• Analysis of the crystal packing revealed the presence and nature of intermolecular forces.

Main Results:

• The molecular structure of C(14)H(16)N(2)O(3) was determined, with a significant dihedral angle of 87.74(3)° between the two pyridyl rings.
• Intermolecular C-H⋯O hydrogen bonds were identified as the primary driving force for crystal assembly.
• These interactions organize the molecules into infinite zigzag chains, dictating the overall crystal architecture.

Conclusions:

• The crystal structure of C(14)H(16)N(2)O(3) is characterized by a specific dihedral angle between pyridyl rings and is stabilized by C-H⋯O hydrogen bonds.
• The observed hydrogen bonding pattern leads to the formation of one-dimensional zigzag chains, highlighting the importance of non-covalent interactions in supramolecular assembly.