N-(4-Methoxy-phen-yl)phthalimide.
Yoke Ling Sim1, Azhar Ariffin, Mohammad Niyaz Khan
1Department of Chemistry, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Summary
This study details the molecular structure of a novel phthalimide compound, C(15)H(11)NO(3). The research reveals a significant dihedral angle between its fused-ring system and phenyl-ene ring, crucial for understanding its chemical properties.
Area of Science:
- Crystallography
- Organic Chemistry
- Materials Science
Background:
- Phthalimide derivatives are important in medicinal chemistry and materials science.
- Understanding the three-dimensional structure of organic compounds is key to predicting their properties and reactivity.
- The specific compound C(15)H(11)NO(3) has potential applications that warrant structural investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the precise crystal structure of the title compound, C(15)H(11)NO(3).
- To analyze the spatial arrangement and dihedral angles between key ring systems within the molecule.
- To provide foundational structural data for future research and development of related compounds.
Main Methods:
- Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to collect diffraction data.
- The crystal structure was solved and refined using standard crystallographic software.
- Geometric analysis was performed to measure bond lengths, bond angles, and dihedral angles.
Main Results:
- The crystal structure of C(15)H(11)NO(3) was successfully elucidated.
- A significant dihedral angle of 60.0(1)° was measured between the phthalimide fused-ring system and the phenyl-ene ring.
- The molecular packing and intermolecular interactions in the crystal lattice were also observed.
Conclusions:
- The determined dihedral angle provides critical insight into the compound's conformation.
- This structural information is vital for understanding the electronic and physical properties of C(15)H(11)NO(3).
- The findings lay the groundwork for designing new molecules with tailored properties based on phthalimide scaffolds.
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