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    Area of Science:

    • Crystallography
    • Organic Chemistry
    • Solid-State Chemistry

    Background:

    • Understanding the precise three-dimensional arrangement of atoms in organic molecules is crucial for predicting their properties and reactivity.
    • Crystal packing forces significantly influence the macroscopic behavior of solid compounds.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To elucidate the crystal structure and intermolecular interactions of the title compound, C(11)H(12)O(2).
    • To characterize the spatial relationship between the aromatic ring and the enone moiety within the crystal lattice.

    Main Methods:

    • Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the molecular and crystal structure.
    • Analysis of intermolecular contacts, including C-H⋯O interactions, was performed.

    Main Results:

    • The dihedral angle between the benzene ring and the but-3-en-2-one group was determined to be 4.04(5)°.
    • Crystal packing analysis revealed the formation of chains along the [-101] direction, built from dimers linked by weak C-H⋯O hydrogen bonds.

    Conclusions:

    • The title compound C(11)H(12)O(2) exhibits a nearly planar conformation between its key functional groups.
    • Weak intermolecular forces play a significant role in directing the self-assembly of molecules in the solid state.