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Published on: April 3, 2014
4-Amino-2-phenoxy-pyrimidine.
Nasir Shah Bakhtiar1, Zanariah Abdullah, Seik Weng Ng
1Department of Chemistry, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Summary
This study details the crystal structure of a novel organic compound, C(10)H(9)N(3)O. Analysis reveals specific bond angles and intermolecular hydrogen bonding, forming crystal chains and a non-merohedral twin structure.
Area of Science:
- Crystallography
- Organic Chemistry
- Materials Science
Background:
- Understanding the three-dimensional arrangement of atoms in organic molecules is crucial for predicting their properties and reactivity.
- Crystal structure analysis provides fundamental insights into intermolecular forces and solid-state behavior.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the crystal structure of the organic compound C(10)H(9)N(3)O.
- To characterize the molecular geometry, including dihedral and bond angles.
- To identify and describe intermolecular interactions and crystal packing.
Main Methods:
- Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the crystal structure.
- Analysis of bond lengths, bond angles, and dihedral angles was performed.
- Identification of hydrogen bonding networks and twinning characteristics was conducted.
Main Results:
- The dihedral angle between organic rings linked to the ether oxygen is 76.8(1)°.
- The C-O-C bond angle is significantly widened to 119.07(15)°.
- Adjacent molecules form chains via N-H⋯N hydrogen bonds, and the crystal exhibits non-merohedral twinning (0.508:0.492 ratio).
Conclusions:
- The crystal structure of C(10)H(9)N(3)O has been determined, revealing specific geometric parameters.
- Intermolecular N-H⋯N hydrogen bonding dictates the formation of one-dimensional chains in the crystal lattice.
- The presence of non-merohedral twinning is a significant characteristic of this compound's solid state.
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