N-(4-Bromo-phen-yl)-2-(4-chloro-phen-yl)acetamide

Area of Science:

• Crystallography
• Organic Chemistry
• Molecular Structure Analysis

Background:

• Understanding the three-dimensional arrangement of atoms in organic molecules is crucial for predicting their properties and reactivity.
• Halogenated aromatic compounds are important building blocks in various chemical syntheses.

Purpose of the Study:

• To elucidate the crystal structure and molecular geometry of a novel compound containing chloro-benzene and bromo-benzene moieties.
• To investigate intermolecular interactions, specifically hydrogen bonding, within the crystal lattice.

Main Methods:

• Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the precise atomic coordinates and bond parameters.
• Analysis of the crystal structure included measuring dihedral angles between aromatic rings and identifying hydrogen bonding networks.

Main Results:

• The title compound, C(14)H(11)BrClNO, was characterized by its linked chloro-benzene and bromo-benzene units connected via an N-methyl-propionamide group.
• A significant dihedral angle of 68.21° was observed between the two halogenated benzene rings.
• N-H⋯O hydrogen bonds were identified, leading to the formation of one-dimensional chains along the [010] crystallographic direction.

Conclusions:

• The crystal structure provides detailed insights into the spatial arrangement and intermolecular forces of this specific halogenated organic compound.
• The observed hydrogen bonding pattern influences the solid-state packing and may affect the compound's physical properties.