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Published on: June 20, 2014
1-Benz-yloxy-4-chloro-benzene
1Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Anyang Institute of Technology, Anyang 455000, People's Republic of China.
The crystal structure of C(13)H(11)ClO reveals nearly coplanar benzene rings. Weak C-H⋯π interactions stabilize the overall crystal structure.
Area of Science:
- Crystallography
- Organic Chemistry
Background:
- Understanding molecular interactions is crucial in crystal engineering.
- Benzene ring interactions influence solid-state properties.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize the crystal structure of the title compound, C(13)H(11)ClO.
- To investigate the intermolecular forces governing crystal packing.
Main Methods:
- Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the molecular and crystal structure.
- Analysis of the crystal packing revealed stabilizing interactions.
Main Results:
- The title compound, C(13)H(11)ClO, exhibits a crystal structure where the two benzene rings are nearly coplanar.
- A small dihedral angle of 3.4(1)° was measured between the benzene rings.
- Weak C-H⋯π interactions involving both benzene rings were identified as the primary stabilizing forces.
Conclusions:
- The crystal structure of C(13)H(11)ClO is characterized by a near-planar conformation of its benzene rings.
- Intermolecular C-H⋯π interactions play a significant role in stabilizing the crystal lattice.
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