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Quinoxalin-2-yl o-tolyl ether.
Nor Duha Hassan1, Hairul Anuar Tajuddin, Zanariah Abdullah
1Department of Chemistry, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Acta Crystallographica. Section E, Structure Reports Online
|January 5, 2011
Summary
The study determined the molecular structure of C(15)H(12)N(2)O, revealing a near-perpendicular arrangement of its aromatic rings. The oxygen atom
Area of Science:
- Crystallography
- Organic Chemistry
- Molecular Structure Analysis
Background:
- Understanding the three-dimensional arrangement of atoms in organic molecules is crucial for predicting their properties and reactivity.
- The title compound, C(15)H(12)N(2)O, is a novel organic molecule with potential applications in materials science or medicinal chemistry.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the precise three-dimensional structure of the title compound, C(15)H(12)N(2)O.
- To analyze the bond angles and conformational preferences within the molecule, specifically the dihedral angle between aromatic systems and the angle at the oxygen atom.
Main Methods:
- Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the molecular structure.
- Crystallographic data were analyzed to obtain precise atomic coordinates and bond parameters.
Main Results:
- The dihedral angle between the two aromatic ring systems was found to be 85.9(1)°.
- The angle at the oxygen atom was determined to be 118.2(2)°.
- The quinoxalin-yloxy moiety was observed to lie on a mirror plane, with the tolyl group exhibiting disorder over two positions.
Conclusions:
- The crystal structure of C(15)H(12)N(2)O reveals a near-orthogonal orientation of its aromatic systems.
- The observed molecular geometry, including the specific bond angles and disorder, provides fundamental insights into the solid-state behavior of this compound.
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