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2-[(Indan-1-yl-idene)amino]-ethanol
Acta Crystallographica. Section E, Structure Reports Online
|November 9, 2011
Summary
This study examines the crystal structure of a novel compound, C(11)H(13)NO. The research reveals a planar five-membered ring and the formation of hydrogen-bonded dimers, offering insights into molecular interactions.
Area of Science:
- Crystallography
- Organic Chemistry
- Supramolecular Chemistry
Background:
- Understanding the structural and intermolecular properties of organic compounds is crucial in chemistry.
- The title compound, C(11)H(13)NO, presents an interesting case due to its fused ring system and functional groups.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the precise three-dimensional structure of the title compound, C(11)H(13)NO.
- To investigate the intermolecular interactions, specifically hydrogen bonding, within the crystal lattice.
Main Methods:
- Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the molecular and crystal structure.
- Analysis of bond lengths, bond angles, and intermolecular distances was performed.
Main Results:
- The five-membered ring fused with the aromatic system is nearly planar, with a root-mean-square deviation of 0.037 Å.
- An sp(3)-hybridized ethylene linkage does not significantly disrupt the planarity of the fused ring system.
- The hydroxy group on the N-bound hydroxyethyl chain acts as a hydrogen bond donor, forming a C(2)-symmetric dimer with an adjacent molecule via the azomethine nitrogen.
Conclusions:
- The crystal structure of C(11)H(13)NO features a planar fused ring system and exhibits significant intermolecular hydrogen bonding.
- The formation of hydrogen-bonded dimers is a key characteristic of the compound's solid-state organization.
- These findings contribute to the understanding of structure-property relationships in organic molecules.
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