(E)-5-Bromo-3-(2,6-dichloro-benzyl-idene)indolin-2-one
Hongming Zhang1, Haribabu Ankati, Shashidhar Kumar Akubathini
1Department of Chemistry, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX 75275, USA.
Summary
This study details the crystal structure of a novel organic compound, C(15)H(8)BrCl(2)NO. The research reveals specific molecular arrangements and hydrogen bonding patterns within the crystal lattice, offering insights into its solid-state properties.
Area of Science:
- Crystallography
- Organic Chemistry
- Solid-State Chemistry
Background:
- Understanding the solid-state structure of organic compounds is crucial for predicting their physical and chemical properties.
- The specific arrangement of molecules in a crystal lattice influences intermolecular interactions and overall material behavior.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the crystal structure of the title compound, C(15)H(8)BrCl(2)NO.
- To analyze the molecular conformation, specifically the dihedral angles between aromatic rings.
- To identify and describe the intermolecular interactions, such as hydrogen bonding, present in the crystal.
Main Methods:
- Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the crystal structure.
- Analysis of the crystallographic data provided details on molecular geometry and packing.
Main Results:
- The title compound, C(15)H(8)BrCl(2)NO, crystallizes with two independent molecules in the asymmetric unit.
- Dihedral angles between the two aromatic rings were measured at 62.74(9)° and 63.50(6)° for the independent molecules.
- N-H⋯O hydrogen bonds were observed, connecting molecules into centrosymmetric dimers within the crystal structure.
Conclusions:
- The study successfully determined the crystal structure of C(15)H(8)BrCl(2)NO, revealing its unique molecular arrangement.
- The presence of specific dihedral angles and hydrogen bonding indicates defined intermolecular forces governing the crystal packing.
- These findings contribute to the understanding of structure-property relationships in halogenated organic compounds.
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