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Green Synthesis of Quinoline-Based Ionic Liquid
Published on: September 27, 2024
2-Chloro-3-hydroxy-methyl-7,8-dimethyl-quinoline.
Summary
This study reveals the co-planar structure of a novel chloro-substituted organic compound. Molecular analysis highlights hydrogen bonding that forms zigzag chains in its crystal structure.
Area of Science:
- Crystallography
- Organic Chemistry
- Materials Science
Background:
- Understanding molecular structure and intermolecular interactions is crucial in chemistry.
- Crystal engineering aims to design materials with specific properties based on molecular assembly.
- The title compound, C(12)H(12)ClNO, presents an interesting case for structural investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the crystal structure of the title compound, C(12)H(12)ClNO.
- To analyze the molecular geometry and intermolecular interactions within the crystal lattice.
- To investigate the role of hydrogen bonding in the self-assembly of the molecules.
Main Methods:
- Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the three-dimensional structure.
- Analysis of atomic coordinates and bond lengths/angles provided insights into molecular geometry.
- Intermolecular interactions, specifically hydrogen bonds, were identified and characterized.
Main Results:
- All non-hydrogen atoms of the C(12)H(12)ClNO molecule were found to be co-planar, with a root-mean-square deviation of 0.055 Å.
- The hydroxyl hydrogen atom exhibited disorder, occupying two positions with equal occupancy.
- The crystal packing is dominated by O-H⋯O hydrogen bonds, which link molecules into zigzag chains propagating along the b axis.
Conclusions:
- The title compound C(12)H(12)ClNO exhibits a planar molecular conformation in the solid state.
- Hydrogen bonding plays a significant role in organizing the molecules into one-dimensional zigzag chains.
- The structural findings contribute to the understanding of crystal packing and intermolecular forces in organic solids.
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