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Area of Science:

  • Crystallography
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Supramolecular Chemistry

Background:

  • Understanding molecular conformation and intermolecular forces is crucial in crystal engineering.
  • Fluorinated organic compounds exhibit unique properties relevant to materials science and medicinal chemistry.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the crystal structure and intermolecular interactions of the title compound C14H12FN3O.
  • To investigate the supramolecular assembly driven by hydrogen bonding and pi-pi interactions.

Main Methods:

  • Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the molecular and crystal structure.
  • Analysis of intermolecular interactions, including hydrogen bonds and pi-pi stacking, was performed.

Main Results:

  • The compound adopts an E conformation with a non-planar molecular geometry.
  • Multiple hydrogen bonds (N-H⋯O, N-H⋯N) and non-classical C-H⋯O, C-H⋯F bonds were identified.
  • A 3D supramolecular network is formed through these interactions and weak pi-pi stacking.

Conclusions:

  • The crystal structure reveals a complex interplay of intermolecular forces dictating the solid-state arrangement.
  • The observed supramolecular assembly highlights the importance of hydrogen bonding and pi-pi interactions in crystal packing.
  • The fluorine atom's disorder suggests conformational flexibility within the crystal lattice.