N-Phenyl-N-(3-phenyl-prop-2-yn-yl)aniline
Tao Pang1, Yi-Chong Sun, Jian-Ming Zhang
1Key Laboratory of Pesticides and Chemical Biology of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, People's Republic of China.
Summary
Researchers synthesized a novel compound, C(21)H(17)N, using a three-component coupling reaction. The study revealed a specific dihedral angle between its N-bound phenyl rings, with no significant intermolecular interactions observed in the crystal structure.
Area of Science:
- Organic Chemistry
- Crystallography
Background:
- Three-component coupling reactions are efficient synthetic strategies.
- Understanding molecular geometry is crucial in chemical research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To synthesize and characterize a novel organic compound.
- To investigate the crystal structure and molecular geometry of the synthesized compound.
Main Methods:
- Synthesis via a three-component coupling reaction.
- X-ray crystallography for structural determination.
Main Results:
- Successful synthesis of the title compound C(21)H(17)N.
- The N-bound phenyl rings exhibit a dihedral angle of 72.5°.
- No significant intermolecular interactions were identified in the crystal lattice.
Conclusions:
- The study provides insights into the molecular architecture of C(21)H(17)N.
- The synthetic method is effective for generating such compounds.
- The crystal packing is dominated by intramolecular features.
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