(5-Bromo-2-methyl-phen-yl)(4-eth-oxy-phen-yl)methanone

Area of Science:

• Crystallography
• Organic Chemistry
• Solid-State Chemistry

Background:

• Understanding the three-dimensional arrangement of atoms in organic molecules is crucial for predicting their properties.
• Intermolecular interactions, such as hydrogen bonds, play a significant role in the formation of crystal structures and material properties.

Purpose of the Study:

• To elucidate the crystal structure of the title compound, C(16)H(15)BrO(2).
• To investigate the dihedral angle between the benzene rings within the molecule.
• To identify and describe the intermolecular interactions present in the crystal lattice.

Main Methods:

• Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the molecular and crystal structure.
• Analysis of the crystal structure included measuring key bond lengths, bond angles, and dihedral angles.
• Identification of intermolecular interactions was performed by analyzing short non-bonded contacts.

Main Results:

• The crystal structure of C(16)H(15)BrO(2) was successfully determined.
• A dihedral angle of 68.5(2)° was measured between the two benzene rings.
• Molecules are organized into chains parallel to the b axis, mediated by weak C-H⋯O hydrogen bonds.

Conclusions:

• The study provides detailed structural information for the title brominated organic compound.
• The observed dihedral angle suggests a specific conformation of the molecule in the solid state.
• The identified C-H⋯O hydrogen bonding network dictates the supramolecular assembly and chain formation.