1-(2-Chloro­phenyl)-6-fluoro-2-methyl-1H-indole-3-carbonitrile
2011

Crystal Structure of a New Indole Compound

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Yang Kun, Li Pei-Fan, Liu Yan, Fang Zhi-Zhong

Primary Institution: Tianjin Medical University

Conclusion

The study successfully determined the crystal structure of the indole derivative, revealing important geometric and interaction details.

Supporting Evidence

  • The dihedral angle between the indole ring system and the benzyl ring is 80.91°.
  • The crystal packing features various interactions including C—H⋯Cl and C—H⋯F.
  • The study contributes to understanding the structure-activity relationship of indoles.

Takeaway

The researchers looked at a new chemical compound and figured out how its atoms are arranged, which is important for understanding how it might work in medicine.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized and its crystal structure was analyzed using X-ray diffraction.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811011214

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