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Published on: January 3, 2018
2-[(4-Chloro-phenyl)-amino-meth-yl]phenol
1Ordered Matter Science Research Center, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, People's Republic of China.
This study details the crystal structure of a molecule C(13)H(12)ClNO, revealing a significant twist between its benzene rings. Intermolecular hydrogen bonds were observed, forming specific loop structures in the crystal lattice.
Area of Science:
- Crystallography
- Organic Chemistry
- Molecular Structure
Background:
- Understanding molecular geometry is crucial in chemistry.
- Crystal structure analysis provides detailed insights into molecular arrangement and interactions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the three-dimensional structure of the molecule C(13)H(12)ClNO.
- To investigate intermolecular interactions within the crystal lattice.
Main Methods:
- X-ray crystallography was employed to determine the crystal structure.
- Analysis of bond lengths, angles, and dihedral angles.
Main Results:
- The molecule C(13)H(12)ClNO exhibits a dihedral angle of 68.60(8)° between its two benzene rings.
- Intermolecular hydrogen bonds (O-H⋯N and N-H⋯O) were identified.
- These interactions lead to the formation of R(4)(8) loops around inversion centers.
Conclusions:
- The crystal packing of C(13)H(12)ClNO is significantly influenced by hydrogen bonding.
- The observed molecular conformation and intermolecular interactions provide fundamental data for this chemical compound.
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