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Preparation and Reactivity of a Triphosphenium Bromide Salt: A Convenient and Stable Source of Phosphorus(I)
Published on: November 22, 2016
Diethyl [(4-bromo-phen-yl)(5-chloro-2-hydroxy-anilino)meth-yl]phospho-nate
Summary
This study details the crystal structure of a novel organophosphorus compound, C(17)H(20)BrClNO(4)P. Intermolecular hydrogen bonds create dimers and chains, stabilizing the crystal lattice through various interactions.
Area of Science:
- Crystallography
- Materials Science
- Chemical Physics
Background:
- Understanding the intermolecular forces governing crystal packing is crucial for predicting material properties.
- Organophosphorus compounds exhibit diverse applications, necessitating detailed structural characterization.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the crystal structure of the compound C(17)H(20)BrClNO(4)P.
- To identify and analyze the intermolecular and intramolecular interactions within the crystal lattice.
Main Methods:
- Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the three-dimensional structure.
- Analysis of hydrogen bonding networks (C-H⋯O, N-H⋯O, O-H⋯O, C-H⋯Br) was performed.
Main Results:
- The crystal structure features centrosymmetric R(2)(2)(10) and R(2)(2)(16) dimers formed by intermolecular hydrogen bonds.
- These hydrogen bonds arrange into chains along the [010] direction.
- Weak C-H⋯Br interactions and an intramolecular N-H⋯O interaction further stabilize the structure.
Conclusions:
- The crystal packing of C(17)H(20)BrClNO(4)P is dominated by a network of intermolecular hydrogen bonds.
- The identified interactions provide insights into the solid-state behavior and potential applications of this organophosphorus compound.
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