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Preparation and In Vivo Use of an Activity-based Probe for N-acylethanolamine Acid Amidase
Published on: November 23, 2016
N-Benzyl-2-(2-chloro-5-methyl-phen-oxy)acetamide
Summary
This study reveals two unique molecular structures in the asymmetric unit of C(16)H(16)ClNO(2), differing in benzyl group orientation. These molecules form dimers through hydrogen bonds in their crystal packing.
Area of Science:
- Crystallography
- Chemical structure analysis
- Organic chemistry
Background:
- The study focuses on the crystal structure of a specific organic compound, C(16)H(16)ClNO(2).
- Understanding molecular arrangement and interactions is crucial in various chemical and material science applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the crystallographic structure of the title compound, C(16)H(16)ClNO(2).
- To analyze the differences between independent molecules within the asymmetric unit.
- To investigate the intermolecular interactions governing crystal packing.
Main Methods:
- Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the molecular and crystal structure.
- Analysis of the asymmetric unit to identify independent molecules.
- Examination of intermolecular interactions, specifically hydrogen bonds, in the crystal lattice.
Main Results:
- The asymmetric unit contains two crystallographically independent molecules of C(16)H(16)ClNO(2).
- A primary difference between these molecules lies in the orientation of the benzyl group.
- Centrosymmetrically related molecules are observed to form dimers through intermolecular C-H⋯O hydrogen bonds.
Conclusions:
- The crystal structure of C(16)H(16)ClNO(2) is characterized by two distinct molecular conformations within the asymmetric unit.
- Intermolecular hydrogen bonding plays a significant role in the self-assembly and dimerization of these molecules in the solid state.
- This structural information provides insights into the solid-state behavior of this class of compounds.
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