N-(2-Eth-oxy-phen-yl)formamide

Area of Science:

• Organic Chemistry
• Crystallography

Background:

• Triazene ligand synthesis attempts can yield unexpected organic compounds.
• Understanding the structural properties of novel organic molecules is crucial in chemistry.

Purpose of the Study:

• To characterize the unexpected organic compound C(9)H(11)NO(2).
• To elucidate the crystal structure and intermolecular interactions of the title compound.

Main Methods:

• Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the molecular and crystal structure.
• Analysis of bond lengths, bond angles, and intermolecular interactions (hydrogen bonds, C-H⋯π interactions).

Main Results:

• The title compound, C(9)H(11)NO(2), was unexpectedly synthesized.
• The molecule exhibits near planarity with specific orientations of formamide and ethoxy groups relative to the benzene ring.
• Intermolecular N-H⋯O hydrogen bonds form chains, and C-H⋯π interactions contribute to a 3D crystal network.

Conclusions:

• The unexpected synthesis provides a new organic compound for further study.
• The crystal packing is stabilized by a combination of hydrogen bonding and weak C-H⋯π interactions.
• Detailed structural analysis offers insights into molecular assembly in the solid state.