20-Oxa-penta-cyclo-[15.2.1.0^2,16.0^3,8.0^10,15]icosa-2(16),3,5,7,10(15),11,13,18-octaen-9-one.

Area of Science:

• Organic Chemistry
• Crystallography
• Molecular Structure

Background:

• Understanding the three-dimensional arrangement of organic molecules is crucial for predicting their properties and reactivity.
• The specific compound C19H12O2 has not been previously characterized in terms of its solid-state structure.

Purpose of the Study:

• To elucidate the molecular geometry and crystal packing of the title compound, C19H12O2.
• To describe the conformation of the o-xylylene fragments and the relative orientation of functional groups.

Main Methods:

• Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the molecular and crystal structure.
• Analysis of bond lengths, bond angles, and intermolecular interactions was performed.

Main Results:

• The molecules of C19H12O2 adopt a distinct saddle shape.
• The o-xylylene moieties within the molecule are nearly planar.
• The carbonyl group and ether oxygen atom are situated on the same side of the molecular framework.
• Molecules are organized into strands with alternating orientations within the crystal lattice.

Conclusions:

• The determined saddle conformation influences the packing arrangement.
• The observed strand formation suggests potential for anisotropic material properties.
• This structural data provides a foundation for further studies on C19H12O2.