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This study analyzes the crystal structure of C(14)H(11)N, revealing a 44.6° dihedral angle between its benzene rings. Crystal packing is reinforced by π-π stacking interactions.

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Area of Science:

Crystallography
Organic Chemistry
Materials Science

Background:

Understanding molecular geometry and intermolecular forces is crucial for predicting material properties.
Aromatic compounds exhibit unique packing behaviors due to π-electron systems.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine the precise three-dimensional structure of the title compound, C(14)H(11)N.
To investigate the intermolecular interactions governing its crystal packing.

Main Methods:

Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to analyze the molecular and crystal structure.
Geometric parameters, including dihedral angles and intermolecular distances, were calculated.

Main Results:

The dihedral angle between the two benzene rings in C(14)H(11)N was determined to be 44.6(7)°.
Crystal packing is characterized by weak intermolecular π-π stacking interactions.
Centroid-centroid distances for π-π stacking were measured at 3.8172(12) Å and 3.9349(12) Å.

Conclusions:

The non-planar conformation of C(14)H(11)N is a key structural feature.
Intermolecular π-π stacking plays a significant role in stabilizing the crystal lattice.
These findings contribute to the understanding of structure-property relationships in organic crystalline materials.