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Published on: July 17, 2020
2-Phenyl-2,3-dihydro-phenanthro[9,10-b][1,4]dioxine.
This study details the molecular structure of a novel organic compound, C(22)H(16)O(2). The research highlights the planar phenanthrene system and its specific orientation relative to the phenyl ring, alongside the dioxane ring conformation.
Area of Science:
- Crystallography
- Organic Chemistry
- Materials Science
Background:
- Understanding the three-dimensional arrangement of atoms in organic molecules is crucial for predicting their properties and reactivity.
- Phenanthrene and dioxane moieties are common structural motifs in various functional organic materials.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the crystal structure and molecular geometry of the title compound, C(22)H(16)O(2).
- To investigate the spatial relationship between the phenanthrene and phenyl rings and the conformation of the 1,4-dioxane ring.
Main Methods:
- Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis was employed to determine the molecular structure.
- Analysis of bond lengths, bond angles, and dihedral angles provided detailed geometric information.
Main Results:
- The phenanthrene ring system in C(22)H(16)O(2) was found to be essentially planar, with a maximum deviation of 0.058(1) Å.
- The phenanthrene system is inclined at an angle of 58.39(6)° relative to the phenyl ring.
- The 1,4-dioxane ring adopts a chair conformation in the crystal lattice.
Conclusions:
- The crystal structure of C(22)H(16)O(2) reveals a specific arrangement of its aromatic and heterocyclic components.
- The observed molecular geometry and packing provide insights into the intermolecular interactions and potential solid-state properties of this compound.
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