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Microwave-Assisted Preparation of 1-Aryl-1H-pyrazole-5-amines
Published on: June 23, 2019
1-(4-Methoxy-phen-yl)-3-phenyl-1H-pyrazol-5-amine
Isuru R Kumarasinghe1, Victor J Hruby, Gary S Nichol
1Department of Chemistry, The University of Arizona, 1306 E. University Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85721, USA.
This study details the specific synthesis of a novel compound, C(16)H(15)N(3)O. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction confirmed its unique structure and bonding, revealing key molecular orientations and hydrogen bonding patterns.
Area of Science:
- Organic Chemistry
- Crystallography
- Materials Science
Background:
- Regiospecific synthesis is crucial for developing novel organic compounds.
- Accurate structural determination is essential for understanding chemical properties and reactivity.
- Pyrazole derivatives are important scaffolds in medicinal chemistry and materials science.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report the regiospecific synthesis of the title compound, C(16)H(15)N(3)O.
- To elucidate the precise molecular structure using single-crystal X-ray diffraction.
- To analyze the spatial arrangement of the aromatic rings and identify intermolecular interactions.
Main Methods:
- Regiospecific synthesis of C(16)H(15)N(3)O.
- Single-crystal X-ray diffraction for structural analysis.
- Analysis of bond angles, torsional angles, and hydrogen bonding.
Main Results:
- The synthesis yielded the target compound with high regioselectivity.
- X-ray diffraction confirmed the benzene ring is bonded to the imine carbon atom.
- The phenyl and methoxy-benzene groups exhibit specific rotational angles (29.41(5)° and 37.01(5)°) relative to the pyrazole ring.
- An intermolecular N-H⋯N hydrogen bond forms C(5) chains along the b axis.
Conclusions:
- Single-crystal X-ray diffraction is the definitive method for unambiguous structural determination of this compound.
- The observed molecular conformation and hydrogen bonding influence the compound's solid-state packing and properties.
- The findings provide a foundation for further research into the applications of this pyrazole derivative.
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