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Published on: February 15, 2016
11H-Indeno-[1,2-b]quinoxalin-11-one
Summary
The crystal structure of C(15)H(8)N(2)O reveals a nearly planar fused ring system. Weak intermolecular interactions influence the compound's crystal packing arrangement.
Area of Science:
- Crystallography
- Organic Chemistry
- Materials Science
Background:
- Understanding the three-dimensional arrangement of atoms in organic molecules is crucial for predicting their properties.
- Crystal packing significantly influences the physical and chemical behavior of solid-state compounds.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the precise crystal structure of the title compound, C(15)H(8)N(2)O.
- To investigate the intermolecular interactions governing the crystal packing of this organic molecule.
Main Methods:
- Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to collect diffraction data.
- The crystal structure was solved and refined using standard crystallographic software.
Main Results:
- The fused ring system of C(15)H(8)N(2)O was found to be approximately planar, with a maximum atomic deviation of 0.039 Å.
- Analysis revealed the presence of weak intermolecular C-H⋯O interactions.
- These interactions play a role in stabilizing the observed crystal packing.
Conclusions:
- The study provides a detailed structural characterization of C(15)H(8)N(2)O.
- The identified intermolecular forces offer insights into the solid-state behavior of this compound.
