2-Chloro-N-(2,4-dichloro-phen-yl)-acetamide

Area of Science:

• Crystallography
• Molecular Chemistry
• Solid-State Chemistry

Background:

• Understanding the three-dimensional arrangement of atoms in molecules is crucial for predicting chemical properties and reactivity.
• Crystal structure analysis provides fundamental insights into intermolecular interactions and solid-state behavior.

Purpose of the Study:

• To elucidate the crystal structure of the compound C(8)H(6)Cl(3)NO.
• To characterize the molecular conformation and intermolecular interactions within the crystal lattice.

Main Methods:

• Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the atomic arrangement.
• Analysis of bond lengths, bond angles, and torsion angles characterized molecular geometry.
• Identification of hydrogen bonding networks revealed supra-molecular assembly.

Main Results:

• The asymmetric unit contains two independent molecules of C(8)H(6)Cl(3)NO.
• Specific conformations were observed: N-H bond syn to ortho-chloro substituent, and C=O bond anti to N-H bond.
• Supramolecular chains were formed along the a axis via N-H⋯O hydrogen bonding.

Conclusions:

• The crystal structure of C(8)H(6)Cl(3)NO has been definitively determined.
• The observed molecular conformations and hydrogen bonding patterns dictate the solid-state architecture.
• This structural information is vital for understanding the compound's physical and chemical properties.