Diethyl 2,2'-(1,4-phenyl-enedi-oxy)-diacetate

Area of Science:

• Crystallography
• Molecular structure determination
• Organic chemistry

Background:

• Understanding molecular interactions is crucial in crystal engineering.
• The study of planar organic molecules provides insights into their packing and properties.
• Aromatic systems play a significant role in molecular assembly.

Purpose of the Study:

• To elucidate the crystal structure of the title compound, C(14)H(18)O(6).
• To analyze the molecular planarity and intermolecular interactions within the crystal lattice.
• To provide crystallographic data for this specific organic molecule.

Main Methods:

• Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed for structure determination.
• Crystallographic data were analyzed to assess molecular geometry and planarity.
• Intermolecular interactions, including hydrogen bonding and pi-stacking, were identified.

Main Results:

• The title compound, C(14)H(18)O(6), was successfully crystallized and its structure determined.
• The non-hydrogen atoms of the molecule were found to be planar within 0.085(1) Å.
• Weak C-H⋯O and C-H⋯π interactions were identified as the primary forces linking the molecules in the crystal.

Conclusions:

• The crystal structure reveals a planar molecular conformation for C(14)H(18)O(6).
• Weak intermolecular forces govern the packing of these molecules in the solid state.
• The crystallographic data contribute to the understanding of structure-property relationships in organic compounds.