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Published on: November 15, 2017
1-Methyl-1,3-diazinan-2-one.
This study reveals the crystal structure of C(5)H(10)N(2)O, detailing molecular connections through hydrogen bonds. The research highlights the non-planar molecular geometry and its arrangement in dimers.
Area of Science:
- Crystallography
- Molecular Chemistry
Background:
- Understanding the three-dimensional arrangement of molecules is crucial in chemistry.
- Hydrogen bonding plays a significant role in molecular self-assembly and crystal packing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the crystal structure of the title compound, C(5)H(10)N(2)O.
- To analyze the intermolecular interactions and molecular geometry.
Main Methods:
- Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to elucidate the crystal structure.
- Analysis of hydrogen bonding and dihedral angles was performed.
Main Results:
- The crystal structure of C(5)H(10)N(2)O was successfully determined.
- Molecules form centrosymmetric dimers linked by strong N-H⋯O hydrogen bonds.
- The molecule exhibits a non-planar conformation with a dihedral angle of 42.1(1)° between specific planes.
- These dimers are arranged in a stacked fashion along the a-axis.
Conclusions:
- The crystal packing is dominated by N-H⋯O hydrogen bonds forming dimers.
- The observed non-planar geometry influences the molecular arrangement in the solid state.
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