2-(4-Bromo-phen-yl)-N-(2,6-dimethyl-phen-yl)acetamide

Area of Science:

• Crystallography
• Organic Chemistry
• Supramolecular Chemistry

Background:

• Understanding molecular packing is crucial in solid-state chemistry.
• Hydrogen bonding and van der Waals forces dictate crystal structures.
• The compound C(16)H(16)BrNO was synthesized for structural analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

• To elucidate the crystal structure of C(16)H(16)BrNO.
• To identify and characterize intermolecular interactions.
• To describe the resulting supramolecular architecture.

Main Methods:

• Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed.
• Crystal structure solution and refinement were performed.
• Intermolecular interactions were analyzed using geometric criteria.

Main Results:

• The dihedral angle between benzene rings in C(16)H(16)BrNO is 69.8(2)°.
• N-H⋯O hydrogen bonds link molecules into C(4) chains along the [100] direction.
• C-H⋯O interactions further stabilize the chains, forming R(2)(1)(6) loops.

Conclusions:

• The crystal structure of C(16)H(16)BrNO is characterized by specific dihedral angles and hydrogen bonding patterns.
• These interactions lead to the formation of one-dimensional chains and loops.
• The study provides insights into the supramolecular assembly of this organic compound.