Bis(2-meth-oxy-phen-yl)(phen-yl)phosphine selenide

Area of Science:

• Organometallic Chemistry
• Crystallography
• Chemical Synthesis

Background:

• Organophosphorus compounds containing selenium are of interest due to their unique bonding and reactivity.
• Understanding the structural characteristics of these compounds is crucial for predicting their chemical behavior.

Purpose of the Study:

• To elucidate the crystal structure of the title compound, C(20)H(19)O(2)PSe.
• To investigate the bonding parameters, including the Se=P bond length and cone angle.
• To identify and analyze intra- and intermolecular interactions within the crystal lattice.

Main Methods:

• Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the molecular and crystal structure.
• Structural analysis involved bond length measurements, angle calculations, and identification of non-covalent interactions.

Main Results:

• The compound crystallizes with two distinct orientations of the methoxy groups.
• The observed Se=P bond length is 2.1170(7) Å, with a cone angle of 176.0°.
• Intramolecular and intermolecular C-H⋯Se interactions were identified in the crystal structure.

Conclusions:

• The crystal structure provides detailed insights into the spatial arrangement and bonding of the organophosphorus selenium compound.
• The identified C-H⋯Se interactions play a significant role in stabilizing the crystal packing.
• This structural data can inform future synthetic strategies and applications of related compounds.