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Published on: July 30, 2017
1-(1,3-Benzodioxol-5-yl)butan-1-one
Wei Cheng1, Ran Lv, Hong-Jun Zhu
1Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Science, Nanjing University of Technology, Nanjing 210009, People's Republic of China.
The crystal structure of C(11)H(12)O(3) reveals an envelope conformation of the dioxole ring. Molecules are linked into chains by weak intermolecular hydrogen bonds.
Area of Science:
- Crystallography
- Organic Chemistry
- Molecular Structure
Background:
- Understanding molecular conformations is crucial in chemistry.
- Intermolecular forces dictate crystal packing and material properties.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the molecular and crystal structure of the title compound, C(11)H(12)O(3).
- To investigate the intermolecular interactions present in the solid state.
Main Methods:
- Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the three-dimensional structure.
- Analysis of bond lengths, bond angles, and intermolecular contacts.
Main Results:
- The dioxole ring within the C(11)H(12)O(3) molecule adopts a distinct envelope conformation.
- Weak intermolecular C-H⋯O hydrogen bonds were identified as the primary linking forces.
- These hydrogen bonds organize the molecules into extended one-dimensional chains within the crystal lattice.
Conclusions:
- The study provides detailed structural insights into C(11)H(12)O(3).
- The observed crystal packing is governed by specific hydrogen bonding interactions, influencing the overall structure.
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