N,N'-Bis(4-chloro-phen-yl)maleamide

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 physical and chemical properties.
• Crystal structure analysis provides fundamental insights into intermolecular forces and molecular packing.

Purpose of the Study:

• To elucidate the crystal structure of the title compound, C(16)H(12)Cl(2)N(2)O(2).
• To characterize the molecular conformation, including the orientation of functional groups and aromatic rings.
• To identify and describe intra- and intermolecular hydrogen bonding interactions.

Main Methods:

• Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the precise atomic coordinates and unit cell parameters.
• Analysis of bond lengths, bond angles, and dihedral angles provided information on molecular geometry.
• Intermolecular interactions, specifically hydrogen bonds, were identified and analyzed.

Main Results:

• The crystal structure of C(16)H(12)Cl(2)N(2)O(2) was successfully determined.
• The two carbonyl (C=O) groups exhibit an anti orientation relative to each other.
• An intramolecular N-H⋯O hydrogen bond was observed, and intermolecular N-H⋯O hydrogen bonds form infinite chains along the a-axis.

Conclusions:

• The determined crystal structure provides a detailed molecular blueprint for C(16)H(12)Cl(2)N(2)O(2).
• The observed hydrogen bonding network significantly influences the packing and stability of the crystal.
• This structural information is vital for further studies on the compound's reactivity and potential applications.