Quinoxalin-2-yl m-tolyl ether.

Area of Science:

• Crystallography
• Organic Chemistry
• Molecular Structure

Background:

• Understanding molecular geometry is crucial in organic chemistry.
• Aromatic ring interactions influence chemical properties and reactivity.
• The specific compound C(15)H(12)N(2)O's structure was previously uncharacterized.

Purpose of the Study:

• To determine the precise three-dimensional structure of C(15)H(12)N(2)O.
• To quantify the dihedral angle between its aromatic systems.
• To analyze the bond angle at the oxygen atom.

Main Methods:

• Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed.
• Data collection and structure solution were performed using standard crystallographic techniques.
• The molecular geometry was refined to high accuracy.

Main Results:

• The dihedral angle between the two aromatic ring systems was determined to be 79.4(1)°.
• The angle at the oxygen atom was found to be widened to 116.93(9)°.
• Detailed bond lengths and angles were obtained.

Conclusions:

• The non-planar conformation of C(15)H(12)N(2)O is confirmed.
• The observed angles provide insights into the electronic and steric factors governing the molecule's conformation.
• This structural data serves as a foundation for further studies on related compounds.