[2-Cyclo-propyl-4-(4-fluoro-phenyl)quinolin-3-yl]methanol

Area of Science:

• Crystallography
• Organic Chemistry
• Materials Science

Background:

• Understanding the three-dimensional structure of organic molecules is fundamental in chemistry.
• Fluorinated organic compounds often exhibit unique properties relevant to pharmaceuticals and materials.

Purpose of the Study:

• To elucidate the crystal structure of the title compound, C(19)H(16)FNO.
• To analyze the spatial arrangement and interactions within the crystal lattice.

Main Methods:

• Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the molecular and crystal structure.
• Analysis of dihedral angles between aromatic and aliphatic ring systems.
• Identification and characterization of intra- and inter-molecular hydrogen bonding interactions.

Main Results:

• The compound crystallizes with two independent molecules in the asymmetric unit.
• Specific dihedral angles were measured: benzene-quinoline (72.6-76.2°), cyclopropane-quinoline (65.2-66.0°), and benzene-cyclopropane (25.9-33.9°).
• Various hydrogen bonds (O-H⋯O, O-H⋯N, C-H⋯O) were identified, including intramolecular C-H⋯O bonds.

Conclusions:

• The crystal structure of C(19)H(16)FNO has been successfully determined.
• The identified hydrogen bonding network likely plays a significant role in stabilizing the observed crystal packing.
• The conformational analysis provides insights into the molecular geometry of this fluorinated organic compound.