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Methods to Inhibit Bacterial Pyomelanin Production and Determine the Corresponding Increase in Sensitivity to Oxidative Stress
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N-o-Tolyl-benzamidine.

Li-Zeng Zhang1, Hong-Bo Tong

  • 1Institute of Applied Chemistry, Shanxi University, Shanxi 030006, People's Republic of China.

Acta Crystallographica. Section E, Structure Reports Online
|January 5, 2011
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Summary

This study reveals the crystal structure of C(14)H(14)N(2), highlighting two distinct molecular conformations. Intermolecular hydrogen bonds organize these molecules into extended chains, offering insights into crystal packing.

Area of Science:

  • Crystallography
  • Chemical Physics
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Understanding molecular conformation and intermolecular interactions is crucial for predicting material properties.
  • Crystal structure analysis provides fundamental insights into the solid-state behavior of organic compounds.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the crystal structure of the title compound, C(14)H(14)N(2).
  • To analyze the conformational differences between independent molecules in the asymmetric unit.
  • To investigate the intermolecular interactions responsible for crystal packing.

Main Methods:

  • Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to collect diffraction data.
  • The crystal structure was solved and refined using standard crystallographic software.

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  • Analysis of bond lengths, bond angles, and dihedral angles was performed.

    • Main Results:

    • The asymmetric unit contains two independent molecules of C(14)H(14)N(2) with slightly different conformations.
    • Dihedral angles between aromatic rings in the two molecules are 73.2(1)° and 75.0(1)°.
    • Intermolecular N-H⋯N hydrogen bonds link the molecules into chains along the [100] direction.

    Conclusions:

    • The crystal structure of C(14)H(14)N(2) is characterized by conformational polymorphism within the asymmetric unit.
    • Hydrogen bonding plays a significant role in directing the self-assembly of molecules into one-dimensional chains.
    • The findings contribute to the understanding of structure-property relationships in organic crystalline materials.