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4-[(E)-(4-Fluoro-benzyl-idene)amino]-phenol
Li-Xia Sun1, Yun-Dan Yu, Guo-Ying Wei
1College of Materials Science & Engineering, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310053, People's Republic of China.
This study details the crystal structure of a fluorinated organic compound, C(13)H(10)FNO. Molecules form zigzag chains via hydrogen bonds, revealing specific molecular arrangements in the solid state.
Area of Science:
- Crystallography
- Organic Chemistry
- Solid-State Chemistry
Background:
- Understanding molecular interactions is crucial in materials science.
- Crystal engineering utilizes intermolecular forces to design materials with specific properties.
- The study of organic compounds with fluorine and nitrogen offers insights into novel electronic and structural characteristics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the crystal structure of the title compound, C(13)H(10)FNO.
- To investigate the intermolecular interactions governing the solid-state arrangement.
- To characterize the dihedral angle between aromatic rings and hydrogen bonding patterns.
Main Methods:
- Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the molecular and crystal structure.
- Analysis of bond lengths, bond angles, and dihedral angles provided structural details.
- Intermolecular interactions, specifically hydrogen bonds, were identified and analyzed.
Main Results:
- The crystal structure of C(13)H(10)FNO was successfully determined.
- A significant dihedral angle of 55.60(8)° was observed between the aromatic rings.
- Molecules are interconnected by O-H-N hydrogen bonds, forming zigzag C(7) chains along the [101] direction.
Conclusions:
- The study provides a detailed structural description of C(13)H(10)FNO.
- The identified hydrogen bonding network dictates the supramolecular architecture.
- This structural information is valuable for predicting and designing related organic materials.
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