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Acta Crystallographica. Section E, Structure Reports Online
|January 5, 2011
Summary
This study reveals that the C(10)H(13)NO(2) compound forms dimers through N-H⋯N hydrogen bonds. These dimers then connect via N-H⋯O hydrogen bonds, detailing its crystal structure.
Area of Science:
- Crystallography
- Molecular Chemistry
Background:
- Understanding the intermolecular interactions of organic compounds is crucial for predicting their solid-state properties.
- Hydrogen bonding plays a significant role in the self-assembly and crystal packing of molecules.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the crystal structure and intermolecular interactions of the title compound, C(10)H(13)NO(2).
- To characterize the hydrogen bonding network within the crystal lattice.
Main Methods:
- Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the molecular and crystal structure.
- Analysis of the crystal structure to identify and describe hydrogen bonding interactions.
Main Results:
- The asymmetric unit contains two molecules of C(10)H(13)NO(2).
- These molecules form dimers through N-H⋯N hydrogen bonds.
- The dimers are further linked by N-H⋯O intermolecular hydrogen bonds, establishing a 3D network.
Conclusions:
- The crystal structure of C(10)H(13)NO(2) is characterized by dimer formation via N-H⋯N hydrogen bonds.
- A network of intermolecular N-H⋯O hydrogen bonds links these dimers, dictating the overall crystal packing.
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