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Green Synthesis of Quinoline-Based Ionic Liquid
Published on: September 27, 2024
2-Chloro-benzo[h]quinoline-3-carbaldehyde
Summary
The planar benzo[h]quinoline ring system in C14H8ClNO is confirmed, with a slight deviation observed in the formyl group
Area of Science:
- Organic Chemistry
- Crystallography
Background:
- Benzo[h]quinoline derivatives are important heterocyclic compounds.
- Understanding the structural properties of these compounds is crucial for their applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the precise three-dimensional structure of the title compound, C14H8ClNO.
- To analyze the planarity of the fused-ring system and the orientation of the formyl group.
Main Methods:
- Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis was employed.
- The crystal structure was solved and refined.
Main Results:
- The benzo[h]quinoline fused-ring system of C14H8ClNO was found to be planar.
- The root-mean-square (r.m.s.) deviation of the fused ring was 0.016 Å.
- The formyl group exhibited a slight deviation from the plane, with a C-C-C-O torsion angle of 10.7(4)°.
Conclusions:
- The study provides detailed structural information on the title compound.
- The observed planarity and slight formyl group distortion offer insights into the electronic and steric properties of benzo[h]quinoline derivatives.
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