N-(2-Oxo-2-phenyl-acet-yl)benzamide.

Area of Science:

• Crystallography
• Organic Chemistry
• Materials Science

Background:

• Understanding molecular structure and intermolecular forces is crucial for predicting material properties.
• Benzaldehyde derivatives are important building blocks in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry.

Purpose of the Study:

• To elucidate the crystal structure of the title compound, C(15)H(11)NO(3).
• To analyze the molecular geometry, including dihedral and torsion angles.
• To investigate the intermolecular interactions stabilizing the crystal.

Main Methods:

• Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the crystal structure.
• Analysis of bond lengths, bond angles, dihedral angles, and torsion angles.
• Identification and analysis of intermolecular interactions such as hydrogen bonds and C-H⋯π interactions.

Main Results:

• The crystal structure of C(15)H(11)NO(3) was determined.
• Two benzaldehyde groups exhibit near-planarity and are inclined at a dihedral angle of 72.64°.
• Intermolecular hydrogen bonds (N-H⋯O, C-H⋯O) and C-H⋯π interactions stabilize the crystal structure through dimer formation.

Conclusions:

• The crystal structure of C(15)H(11)NO(3) reveals specific molecular conformations and packing arrangements.
• Hydrogen bonding and C-H⋯π interactions play a significant role in the supramolecular assembly.
• The findings contribute to the understanding of structure-property relationships in organic crystalline materials.