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An allyl group is a three-carbon conjugated system where the sp³-hybridized allylic carbon is bonded to a CH=CH2 group via a single bond. Allyl anions can be obtained by treating propene with a strong base that can deprotonate methyl groups. Allyl cations are formed as intermediates during substitution reactions involving allylic halides. In both cases, the hybridization of the allylic carbon changes from sp3 to sp2, giving rise to a carbon chain with three sp2-hybridized carbons, each with an...
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1-Allyl-3,3-diphenyl-indolin-2-one.

S Nirmala, E Theboral Sugi Kamala, L Sudha

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    |January 5, 2011
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    Summary

    This study details the molecular structure of a novel oxindole compound. Its planar oxindole core is nearly perpendicular to phenyl rings, with packing stabilized by hydrogen bonds.

    Area of Science:

    • Organic Chemistry
    • Crystallography

    Background:

    • Oxindole derivatives are important scaffolds in medicinal chemistry.
    • Understanding the solid-state structure of organic compounds is crucial for predicting their properties.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To elucidate the crystal structure and molecular geometry of a specific oxindole compound (C23H19NO).
    • To investigate the intermolecular interactions governing the crystal packing.

    Main Methods:

    • Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis was employed to determine the molecular and crystal structure.
    • Analysis of dihedral angles and intermolecular interactions (hydrogen bonds, C-H⋯N interactions).

    Main Results:

    • The oxindole residue exhibits a planar geometry.

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  • The phenyl rings are positioned almost perpendicularly to the oxindole core, with dihedral angles of 72.1° and 77.6°.
  • Molecular packing is significantly influenced by C-H⋯O hydrogen bonds and C-H⋯N interactions.
  • Conclusions:

    • The study provides detailed structural insights into the C23H19NO oxindole derivative.
    • The identified intermolecular interactions are key to understanding the compound's solid-state behavior and potential applications.