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Published on: January 8, 2016
(E)-1-Bromo-4-(2-nitro-prop-1-en-yl)benzene.
1Department of Pharmaceutical and Chemical Engineering, Taizhou College, Linhai, Zhejiang 317000, People's Republic of China.
Researchers synthesized a novel compound, C(9)H(8)BrNO(2), with a trans configuration. Its crystal structure is stabilized by intermolecular bromine-oxygen interactions.
Area of Science:
- Organic Chemistry
- Crystallography
Background:
- The synthesis of organic compounds with specific configurations is crucial for developing new materials.
- Understanding intermolecular interactions aids in predicting crystal packing and properties.
Purpose of the Study:
- To synthesize and characterize a novel compound, C(9)H(8)BrNO(2).
- To determine the stereochemical configuration and analyze the crystal structure of the synthesized compound.
Main Methods:
- Chemical synthesis via condensation reaction between 4-bromo-benzaldehyde and nitro-ethane.
- X-ray crystallography to determine the compound's structure and conformation.
Main Results:
- The synthesized compound, C(9)H(8)BrNO(2), was confirmed to possess a trans configuration.
- The dihedral angle between the benzene ring and the double bond plane was determined to be 7.31(3)°.
- Intermolecular Br⋯O contacts of 3.168(4) Å were identified as stabilizing the crystal structure.
Conclusions:
- The study successfully synthesized and characterized a trans-configured organic compound.
- The crystal structure is significantly influenced by specific intermolecular bromine-oxygen interactions.
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