4-Amino-2-methyl-quinoline monohydrate.

Area of Science:

• Crystallography
• Solid-state chemistry
• Molecular interactions

Background:

• Understanding the intermolecular forces governing crystal packing is crucial in solid-state chemistry.
• Hydrogen bonds play a significant role in stabilizing crystal structures.
• The specific compound C(10)H(10)N(2)·H(2)O has potential applications where its solid-state properties are important.

Purpose of the Study:

• To elucidate the crystal structure of C(10)H(10)N(2)·H(2)O.
• To identify and characterize the hydrogen bonding network within the crystal lattice.
• To understand the factors contributing to the stability of the crystal structure.

Main Methods:

• Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the atomic arrangement.
• Crystallographic data was collected and analyzed to obtain precise bond lengths and angles.
• Analysis of intermolecular contacts was performed to identify hydrogen bonds.

Main Results:

• The crystal structure of C(10)H(10)N(2)·H(2)O was successfully determined.
• Intermolecular hydrogen bonds of the types O-H⋯N, N-H⋯O, and N-H⋯N were identified.
• These hydrogen bonds form a network that effectively stabilizes the crystal lattice.

Conclusions:

• The crystal structure is characterized by a robust hydrogen bonding network.
• The identified hydrogen bonds are the primary stabilizing forces for the C(10)H(10)N(2)·H(2)O crystal.
• This structural information is vital for predicting and potentially modifying the material's properties.