N-(2-Pyrid-yl)-4-toluidine.

Area of Science:

• Crystallography
• Molecular Chemistry

Background:

• Understanding the three-dimensional arrangement of molecules in crystals is crucial for predicting material properties.
• The study of intermolecular interactions, such as hydrogen bonding, provides insights into crystal packing and stability.

Purpose of the Study:

• To elucidate the crystal structure of the title compound, C(12)H(12)N(2).
• To analyze the molecular conformation and intermolecular interactions within the crystal lattice.

Main Methods:

• Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the crystal structure.
• Analysis of bond lengths, bond angles, and dihedral angles was performed.

Main Results:

• Two molecules of C(12)H(12)N(2) were identified in the asymmetric unit.
• Dihedral angles between aromatic rings were measured as 48.35(12)° and 51.02(12)°.
• Inversion dimers were formed by both molecules through N-H⋯N hydrogen bonds.

Conclusions:

• The crystal structure of C(12)H(12)N(2) is characterized by specific molecular arrangements and hydrogen bonding patterns.
• The observed dihedral angles indicate a degree of non-planarity in the molecular conformation within the crystal.