(2E)-2-Benzyl-idene-9-phenyl-3,4-di-hydro-acridin-1(2H)-one

Area of Science:

• Crystallography
• Organic Chemistry
• Supramolecular Chemistry

Background:

• Understanding the three-dimensional arrangement of atoms in organic molecules is crucial for predicting their properties.
• Intermolecular forces significantly influence the packing and behavior of molecules in the solid state.

Purpose of the Study:

• To elucidate the crystal structure of the title compound, C26H19NO.
• To investigate the intermolecular interactions governing the solid-state organization of this molecule.

Main Methods:

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

Main Results:

• The crystal structure of C26H19NO was determined, revealing a dihedral angle of 75.22(4)° between the aromatic heterocycle and the phenyl ring.
• C-H⋯O interactions were identified, leading to the formation of R2(2)(12) dimeric units.
• Further C-H⋯π interactions were observed, connecting these dimers into one-dimensional chains along the a-axis.

Conclusions:

• The study provides a detailed structural characterization of C26H19NO.
• The identified intermolecular interactions dictate the supramolecular assembly in the crystal lattice.
• This structural information is fundamental for understanding the compound's physical and chemical properties.