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4-Nitro-N-(8-quinol-yl)benzamide.

Gang Lei1, Lin-Hai Jing, Li Zhou

  • 1School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China West Normal University, Nanchong 637002, People's Republic of China.

Acta Crystallographica. Section E, Structure Reports Online
|May 18, 2011
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This study details the molecular structure of a novel organic compound, C(16)H(11)N(3)O(3). Researchers observed specific twists in the amide group and identified intra- and inter-molecular hydrogen bonding in its crystal structure.

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Area of Science:

  • Crystallography
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Molecular Structure

Background:

  • Understanding the precise three-dimensional arrangement of atoms in organic molecules is crucial for predicting their properties and reactivity.
  • The quinoline and nitrobenzene moieties are common structural motifs in pharmaceuticals and materials science.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the detailed molecular geometry and crystal packing of the title compound, C(16)H(11)N(3)O(3).
  • To investigate the presence and nature of intra- and inter-molecular interactions, specifically hydrogen bonding.

Main Methods:

  • Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the atomic coordinates and confirm the molecular structure.
  • Analysis of the crystal structure revealed bond lengths, bond angles, and intermolecular contacts.

Main Results:

  • The amide group exhibits significant torsional angles relative to both the quinoline benzene ring (3.93°) and the nitro-benzene ring (22.68°).
  • A weak intramolecular C-H⋯O hydrogen bond was identified within the molecule.
  • Intermolecular C-H⋯O hydrogen bonds were observed, leading to the formation of a chain structure along the crystallographic a axis.

Conclusions:

  • The study provides a precise description of the molecular conformation and solid-state arrangement of C(16)H(11)N(3)O(3).
  • The observed hydrogen bonding patterns offer insights into the intermolecular forces governing the crystal packing and could influence the compound's physical properties.