1-Bromo-2,3,5,6-tetra­fluoro­4-nitro­benzene
2011

Crystal Structure of 1-Bromo-2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-4-nitrobenzene

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Stein Mario, Schwarzer Anke, Hulliger Jürg, Weber Edwin

Primary Institution: Institut für Organische Chemie, TU Bergakademie Freiberg

Conclusion

The study reveals the crystal structure of 1-Bromo-2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-4-nitrobenzene, highlighting significant O⋯Br interactions that stabilize the structure.

Supporting Evidence

  • The nitro group in the compound is twisted by 41.7° relative to the arene ring.
  • Oxygen atoms form strong intermolecular contacts with bromine atoms.
  • The crystal structure is primarily stabilized by O⋯Br interactions.

Takeaway

This study looks at a special chemical compound and how its parts fit together in a crystal. It shows how some parts of the molecule help hold it together.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized using a published procedure and analyzed using X-ray crystallography.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S160053681102201X

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