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2-Fluoro-N'-(2-meth-oxy-benzyl-idene)benzohydrazide
Acta Crystallographica. Section E, Structure Reports Online
|April 28, 2011
Summary
This study details the crystal structure of a fluorinated organic compound. Molecules arrange in chains via hydrogen bonds, revealing specific molecular configurations and ring orientations.
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.
- Crystal structure analysis provides fundamental insights into intermolecular interactions and solid-state behavior.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the crystal structure of the title compound, C(15)H(13)FN(2)O(2).
- To characterize the molecular conformation and intermolecular interactions within the crystal lattice.
Main Methods:
- Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the molecular and crystal structure.
- Analysis of bond lengths, bond angles, and dihedral angles provided conformational details.
Main Results:
- The molecule adopts a trans configuration around the methyl-idene unit.
- The two benzene rings exhibit a dihedral angle of 64.7(2)°, indicating a specific spatial arrangement.
- Molecules are interconnected via N-H⋯O hydrogen bonds, forming chains along the crystallographic c axis.
Conclusions:
- The crystal structure of C(15)H(13)FN(2)O(2) has been successfully determined.
- The observed hydrogen bonding pattern dictates the formation of one-dimensional chains, influencing the material's bulk properties.
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