2-(4-Methoxy-phen-yl)-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazole
Summary
This study reveals the molecular structure of C(10)H(12)N(2)O, highlighting a nearly planar arrangement. The molecule forms one-dimensional chains through hydrogen bonding in its crystal structure.
Area of Science:
- Crystallography
- Molecular Chemistry
Background:
- Understanding molecular geometry is crucial for predicting chemical properties.
- Crystal structure analysis provides insights into intermolecular interactions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the precise three-dimensional structure of the molecule C(10)H(12)N(2)O.
- To investigate the intermolecular interactions within the crystal lattice.
Main Methods:
- Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to analyze the crystal structure.
- Geometric parameters, including dihedral angles and interatomic distances, were precisely measured.
Main Results:
- The dihedral angle between the benzene and imidazole rings is 14.86(16)°.
- An intramolecular distance of 2.54 Å was observed between an ortho-H atom and a nitrogen atom.
- Intermolecular N-H⋯N hydrogen bonds link molecules into 1D chains along the a axis.
Conclusions:
- The molecule exhibits an approximately planar conformation.
- The crystal packing is dominated by hydrogen bonding, leading to the formation of extended chains.
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