1,6-Bis(chloromethyl)pyridine
2011
Crystal Structure of 1,6-Bis(chloromethyl)pyridine
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Richard Betz, Thomas Gerber, Henk Schalekamp
Primary Institution: Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Hypothesis
The study aims to determine the crystal structure of a halogenated derivative of 2,6-lutidine.
Conclusion
The crystal structure reveals that the chloromethyl groups are oriented on opposite sides of the aromatic plane, forming weak Cl⋯Cl contacts.
Supporting Evidence
- The chloromethyl substituents are positioned on opposite sides of the aromatic plane.
- Weak dispersive Cl⋯Cl contacts connect the molecules into chains.
- A π–π interaction was observed with a centroid–centroid distance of 3.7481 Å.
Takeaway
Scientists looked at how a special chemical compound is arranged in 3D space, and they found that some parts of it stick out in different directions.
Methodology
X-ray diffraction was used to determine the crystal structure.
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