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Published on: November 23, 2016
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This study details the crystal structure of a novel compound, C(11)H(14)N(2)O(4). The molecules exhibit a trans configuration and form a one-dimensional network through hydrogen bonding.
Area of Science:
- Crystallography
- Chemical structure analysis
- Supramolecular chemistry
Background:
- Understanding molecular arrangements is crucial in materials science.
- Hydrogen bonding plays a key role in the self-assembly of molecules.
- The specific compound C(11)H(14)N(2)O(4) was investigated for its structural properties.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the crystal structure of the title compound, C(11)H(14)N(2)O(4).
- To characterize the molecular configuration and intermolecular interactions.
- To investigate the formation of a one-dimensional network.
Main Methods:
- Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the crystal structure.
- Analysis of bond lengths, bond angles, and hydrogen bonding patterns.
- Identification of crystallographic symmetry and packing.
Main Results:
- The compound C(11)H(14)N(2)O(4) crystallizes with two independent, similar molecules in the asymmetric unit.
- Each molecule adopts a trans configuration around the C=N bond.
- A one-dimensional network is formed via inter- and intra-molecular N-H⋯O and C-H⋯O hydrogen bonds.
Conclusions:
- The crystal structure of C(11)H(14)N(2)O(4) reveals a trans configuration and a 1D supramolecular network.
- Hydrogen bonding is the primary driving force for the observed network formation.
- This structural insight contributes to the understanding of molecular self-assembly in organic compounds.
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