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Facile Preparation of (2Z,4E)-Dienamides by the Olefination of Electron-deficient Alkenes with Allyl Acetate
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1H-Benzimidazol-2-ylmethyl phenyl ether.
Noor Doha Hassan1, Hairul Anuar Tajuddin, Zanariah Abdullah
1Department of Chemistry, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Summary
This study details the crystal structure of C(14)H(10)N(2)O, revealing two molecules with distinct aromatic ring dihedral angles. These molecules form hydrogen-bonded chains propagating along a specific crystallographic direction.
Area of Science:
- Crystal chemistry
- Molecular structure analysis
- Organic chemistry
Background:
- Understanding molecular arrangements in solids is crucial for predicting material properties.
- Hydrogen bonding plays a significant role in crystal packing and network formation.
- The specific compound C(14)H(10)N(2)O has not been previously characterized in detail.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the crystal structure of the title compound, C(14)H(10)N(2)O.
- To analyze the molecular conformation and intermolecular interactions.
- To describe the resulting crystal packing and hydrogen bonding network.
Main Methods:
- Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the crystal structure.
- Analysis of bond lengths, bond angles, and dihedral angles.
- Identification and characterization of intermolecular hydrogen bonds.
Main Results:
- The asymmetric unit contains two independent molecules of C(14)H(10)N(2)O.
- Dihedral angles between aromatic ring planes are 47.4(4)° and 46.8(3)° for the two molecules.
- N-H⋯N hydrogen bonds link molecules into chains propagating along the [100] direction.
Conclusions:
- The crystal structure of C(14)H(10)N(2)O is characterized by discrete molecules with specific dihedral angles.
- A one-dimensional hydrogen-bonded chain motif is formed through N-H⋯N interactions.
- The crystal packing is dominated by these hydrogen bonding interactions, influencing the overall structure.
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