2-(4-Methyl­phen­yl)-1H-imidazo[4,5-f][1,10]phenanthroline
2011

Structure of a New Compound with 1H-Imidazo[4,5-f][1,10]phenanthroline

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Ma Ling, Lu Liping, Zhu Miaoli

Primary Institution: Institute of Molecular Science, Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Molecular Engineering of the Education Ministry, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, People’s Republic of China

Conclusion

The study presents the crystal structure of a new compound formed from 1,10-phenanthroline-5,6-dione and 4-methylbenzaldehyde, revealing its molecular interactions.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound's non-H atoms are roughly coplanar with a small deviation.
  • Molecules are linked by hydrogen bonds forming chains.
  • Intermolecular interactions include hydrogen bonds and π–π stacking.

Takeaway

Scientists made a new chemical compound and looked at its structure to see how its molecules stick together.

Methodology

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

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811008853

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