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Microwave-assisted Intramolecular Dehydrogenative Diels-Alder Reactions for the Synthesis of Functionalized Naphthalenes/Solvatochromic Dyes
Published on: April 1, 2013
2,3,6,7-Tetra-kis(bromo-meth-yl)naphthalene
This study details the crystal structure of a tetrabrominated organic compound, C(14)H(12)Br(4). Molecular packing reveals specific intermolecular interactions, including bromine-bromine and hydrogen-bromine contacts within and between crystal layers.
Area of Science:
- Crystal chemistry
- Solid-state chemistry
- Organic chemistry
Background:
- Understanding molecular packing is crucial for predicting material properties.
- Intermolecular interactions dictate crystal lattice formation and stability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the crystal structure of the title compound, C(14)H(12)Br(4).
- To identify and analyze intermolecular contacts within the crystal lattice.
Main Methods:
- Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis.
- Crystallographic structure determination.
- Analysis of intermolecular interactions (Br⋯Br, H⋯Br, Br⋯π).
Main Results:
- The compound C(14)H(12)Br(4) crystallizes with imposed inversion symmetry.
- Molecules are arranged in layers parallel to the (10) plane.
- Specific intermolecular contacts observed include Br⋯Br, H⋯Br, and Br⋯π interactions within and between layers.
Conclusions:
- The crystal structure reveals a layered packing motif for C(14)H(12)Br(4).
- The identified intermolecular contacts play a significant role in stabilizing the crystal structure.
- This structural information is fundamental for further studies on related brominated compounds.
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