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1-[(5-Bromo-pent-yloxy)meth-yl]pyrene
Xixi Bian1, Tongjiang Cai, Jin Zhou
1Ningbo University of Technology, Ningbo 315016, People's Republic of China.
Summary
This study details the crystal structure of a brominated organic compound, C(22)H(21)BrO. The research highlights a planar arrangement of non-hydrogen atoms and an anti conformation in the alkoxy chain, stabilized by intermolecular hydrogen bonding.
Area of Science:
- Organic Chemistry
- Crystallography
- Chemical Physics
Background:
- Understanding molecular structure and intermolecular forces is crucial in chemical research.
- Crystal structure analysis provides insights into molecular packing and stability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the crystal structure of the novel compound C(22)H(21)BrO.
- To investigate the molecular conformation and intermolecular interactions within the crystal lattice.
Main Methods:
- Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the three-dimensional structure.
- Analysis of atomic deviations and bond conformations was performed.
Main Results:
- The non-hydrogen atoms of the C(22)H(21)BrO molecule are approximately co-planar, with a maximum deviation of 0.178(2) Å.
- The alkoxy chain adopts an all-anti conformation.
- A weak intermolecular C-H⋯Br hydrogen bond was identified as a stabilizing factor in the crystal structure.
Conclusions:
- The crystal structure of C(22)H(21)BrO is characterized by significant planarity and a specific alkoxy chain conformation.
- Intermolecular C-H⋯Br hydrogen bonding plays a role in stabilizing the crystal packing.
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