3-Chloro-propio-phenone.

Area of Science:

• Organic Chemistry
• Crystallography
• Solid-State Chemistry

Background:

• 3-chloro-propio-phenone is an organic compound with potential applications in synthesis.
• Understanding its solid-state structure is crucial for predicting its chemical behavior and physical properties.

Purpose of the Study:

• To elucidate the molecular and crystal structure of 3-chloro-propio-phenone.
• To characterize the conformational preferences and intermolecular interactions in the solid state.

Main Methods:

• Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis was employed to determine the molecular and crystal structure.
• Analysis of torsion angles and crystal packing was performed.

Main Results:

• The molecule of 3-chloro-propio-phenone is nearly planar with very small torsion angles (< 6.3°) in the alkyl side chain.
• No intermolecular hydrogen bonds were observed in the crystal lattice.
• The compound exhibits a melting point of 54°C.

Conclusions:

• The solid-state structure of 3-chloro-propio-phenone is characterized by a planar conformation and lack of hydrogen bonding.
• These structural features influence its physical properties, such as its melting point.