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Syntheses, Crystallization, and Spectroscopic Characterization of 3,5-Lutidine N-Oxide Dehydrate
Published on: April 24, 2018
2-(2-Meth-oxy-phen-oxy)-3-nitro-pyridine.
This study details the crystal structure of a pyridine-benzene compound (C12H10N2O4). Molecules form a 3D network through hydrogen bonding, with specific orientations of nitro and methoxy groups.
Area of Science:
- Crystallography
- Organic Chemistry
- Molecular Structure
Background:
- Understanding molecular arrangements is crucial in materials science.
- The specific compound C12H10N2O4 presents an interesting case for structural analysis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the crystal structure of the title compound, C12H10N2O4.
- To analyze the spatial arrangement and interactions of its constituent rings and functional groups.
Main Methods:
- Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the molecular and crystal structure.
- Analysis of bond lengths, bond angles, and torsion angles provided detailed structural insights.
Main Results:
- The pyridine and benzene rings exhibit near-orthogonality, with a dihedral angle of 86.63(6)°.
- Nitro and methoxy groups are nearly coplanar with their respective attached rings.
- C-H⋯O interactions facilitate the formation of an extensive three-dimensional molecular network in the crystal.
Conclusions:
- The crystal structure of C12H10N2O4 is characterized by a unique orthogonal arrangement of its aromatic systems.
- Intermolecular C-H⋯O interactions play a significant role in stabilizing the crystal lattice, leading to a robust 3D network.
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