5-p-Tolyl-1,2,3,3a-tetra­hydro­benzo[e]pyrrolo­[2,1-b][1,3]oxazepin-10(5H)-one
2011

Crystal Structure of a New Compound

publication Evidence: high

Author Information

Author(s): Jin Yun-Zhou, Liu Cai-E, Zhang Rong-Hua, Fu Da-Xu, Lv Yao-Kang

Primary Institution: Chemistry Department, Tongji University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China

Conclusion

The study successfully determined the crystal structure of the compound C19H19NO2, revealing its unique molecular arrangement.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound contains a seven-membered ring fused to a five-membered and a six-membered ring.
  • The dihedral angle between the two benzene rings is 86.90°.
  • Weak C—H⋯O hydrogen bonds link neighboring molecules.

Takeaway

The researchers figured out how a new chemical compound is structured, which helps us understand its properties better.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized through a photoreaction and analyzed using X-ray crystallography.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811020964

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