4-Azido-2-chloro-6-methyl-quinoline

Area of Science:

• Crystallography
• Organic Chemistry
• Materials Science

Background:

• Understanding the structural properties of heterocyclic compounds is crucial for developing new materials.
• Quinoline derivatives are known for their diverse applications in pharmaceuticals and materials science.

Purpose of the Study:

• To elucidate the crystal structure of the title compound, C(10)H(7)ClN(4).
• To investigate the intermolecular interactions stabilizing the crystal lattice.

Main Methods:

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

Main Results:

• The quinoline ring system within the C(10)H(7)ClN(4) compound was found to be planar, with minimal deviation.
• The crystal structure is significantly stabilized by van der Waals forces and π-π stacking interactions.
• The centroid-to-centroid distance for the π-π stacking was determined to be 3.6456 Å.

Conclusions:

• The planar nature of the quinoline core in C(10)H(7)ClN(4) is a key structural feature.
• Van der Waals and π-π stacking interactions play a vital role in the stability of this crystalline compound.
• This structural information provides a foundation for further research into the properties and applications of this chloroquinoline derivative.