2-[(4-Meth-oxy-anilino)meth-yl]phenol.

Area of Science:

• Crystallography
• Organic Chemistry
• Materials Science

Background:

• Understanding molecular interactions is key in materials science.
• Crystal structure analysis provides insights into chemical bonding and physical properties.
• Organic compounds with specific dihedral angles can exhibit unique electronic and optical characteristics.

Purpose of the Study:

• To elucidate the crystal structure of the title compound, C(14)H(15)NO(2).
• To investigate the intermolecular interactions governing the compound's solid-state arrangement.
• To quantify the dihedral angle between the two benzene rings within the molecule.

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 was performed.
• Identification and analysis of intermolecular hydrogen bonding networks (N-H⋯O and O-H⋯N) were conducted.

Main Results:

• The crystal structure of C(14)H(15)NO(2) was successfully determined.
• A dihedral angle of 71.10(5)° was measured between the two benzene rings.
• Intermolecular N-H⋯O and O-H⋯N hydrogen bonds were identified, forming chains along the b axis.

Conclusions:

• The title compound exhibits a specific non-planar conformation due to the dihedral angle between its benzene rings.
• The identified hydrogen bonding network dictates the self-assembly of molecules in the crystal lattice.
• This structural information is foundational for predicting and potentially tuning the compound's macroscopic properties.