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Area of Science:

  • Crystallography
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Molecular Structure

Background:

  • Understanding the three-dimensional arrangement of atoms in organic molecules is crucial for predicting their properties and reactivity.
  • Crystal structure analysis provides precise details on molecular conformation and intermolecular interactions.
  • Benzoate derivatives are a significant class of organic compounds with diverse applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the crystal structure of the title compound, (3-chloro-2,6-dimeth-oxy-phen-yl)(eth-oxy-imino)-methyl benzoate.
  • To analyze the dihedral angle between the phenyl and chloro-dimeth-oxy-phenyl rings.
  • To investigate the intermolecular interactions, including hydrogen bonds and C-H···π interactions, that govern the crystal packing.

Main Methods:

  • Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the molecular and crystal structure.
  • Analysis of bond lengths, bond angles, and dihedral angles provided conformational insights.
  • Identification and analysis of intermolecular interactions (hydrogen bonds, C-H···π) were performed.

Main Results:

  • The crystal structure of C(18)H(18)ClNO(5) was determined.
  • The phenyl and chloro-dimeth-oxy-phenyl rings exhibit a dihedral angle of 85.72(9)°, indicating near-perpendicular orientation.
  • Intermolecular interactions, including C-H⋯O and C-H⋯Cl hydrogen bonds, form zigzag chains, and C-H⋯π interactions contribute to a 3D network.

Conclusions:

  • The study provides a detailed structural characterization of the title benzoate compound.
  • The observed near-perpendicular orientation of the aromatic rings is a key conformational feature.
  • The crystal packing is dictated by a combination of hydrogen bonding and weaker C-H···π interactions, leading to a complex three-dimensional network.