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Preparation of Stable Bicyclic Aziridinium Ions and Their Ring-Opening for the Synthesis of Azaheterocycles
Published on: August 22, 2018
4-(Diethyl-amino)-salicyl-aldehyde azine
1Key Laboratory of Natural Resources of Changbai Mountain & Functional Molecules (Yanbian University), Ministry of Eduction, Yanji 133002, People's Republic of China.
Summary
This study details the crystal structure of a C(22)H(30)N(4)O(2) compound, revealing a near-planar molecular geometry and specific hydrogen bonding interactions that influence its solid-state arrangement.
Area of Science:
- Crystallography
- Molecular structure analysis
- Supramolecular chemistry
Background:
- Understanding the solid-state behavior of organic compounds is crucial for materials science.
- Hydrogen bonding plays a significant role in crystal packing and molecular assembly.
- The specific compound C(22)H(30)N(4)O(2) was synthesized and selected for structural investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the crystal structure of the title compound C(22)H(30)N(4)O(2).
- To identify and characterize intra-molecular and inter-molecular interactions within the crystal lattice.
- To analyze the molecular geometry and packing arrangement.
Main Methods:
- Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the three-dimensional crystal structure.
- Crystallographic data were analyzed to identify bond lengths, angles, and deviations from planarity.
- Hydrogen bonding networks were investigated using geometric criteria.
Main Results:
- The crystal structure of C(22)H(30)N(4)O(2) was determined, revealing a crystallographic inversion center at the N-N bond midpoint.
- The non-hydrogen atoms, excluding ethyl groups, exhibit near-planarity with a mean deviation of 0.0596(2) Å.
- An intramolecular O-H⋯N hydrogen bond and intermolecular C-H⋯O hydrogen bonds forming layers parallel to (100) were identified.
Conclusions:
- The title compound C(22)H(30)N(4)O(2) adopts a specific molecular conformation in the solid state.
- Intramolecular and intermolecular hydrogen bonding significantly influence the crystal packing, leading to layered structures.
- The structural insights provide a foundation for understanding the physical properties and potential applications of this compound.
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