2-Phenyl-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-carbaldehyde.

Area of Science:

• Crystallography
• Organic Chemistry
• Supramolecular Chemistry

Background:

• Understanding the three-dimensional arrangement of molecules is crucial for predicting material properties.
• Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine derivatives are known for their diverse biological and photophysical applications.

Purpose of the Study:

• To elucidate the crystal structure and intermolecular interactions of a specific imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine derivative.
• To characterize the packing arrangement and bonding in the solid state.

Main Methods:

• Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis was employed to determine the molecular and crystal structure.
• Analysis of hydrogen bonding and pi-pi stacking interactions was performed.

Main Results:

• The crystal structure of C(14)H(10)N(2)O was determined, showing a dihedral angle of 28.61° between the imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine and phenyl rings.
• Molecules form extended chains along the a-axis through C-H⋯O and C-H⋯N hydrogen bonds.
• Inter-ribbon linkage occurs via π-π stacking between pyridine rings with a centroid-centroid distance of 3.7187 Å.

Conclusions:

• The study provides detailed insights into the solid-state structure and supramolecular assembly of the title compound.
• The identified hydrogen bonding and π-π stacking interactions are key factors governing the crystal packing.