Structure of 5-Nitro-1-nonyl-1H-benzimidazol-2(3H)-one
Author Information
Author(s): Ouzidan Younes, Kandri Rodi Youssef, Essassi El Mokhtar, El Ammari Lahcen, Fronczek Frank R., Venkatraman Ramaiyer
Primary Institution: Laboratoire de Chimie Organique Appliquée, Université Sidi Mohamed, Ben Abdallah, Fès, Morocco
Conclusion
The study presents the crystal structure of 5-nitro-1-nonyl-1H-benzimidazol-2(3H)-one, revealing its molecular conformation and hydrogen bonding interactions.
Supporting Evidence
- The molecule has a dihedral angle of 5.34° between the benzimidazole and nitro group planes.
- Adjacent molecules are linked by N—H⋯O hydrogen bonds into inversion dimers.
- The aliphatic chain of the molecule adopts an all-antiperiplanar conformation.
Takeaway
Scientists studied a molecule called 5-nitro-1-nonyl-1H-benzimidazol-2(3H)-one to see how it is shaped and how its parts stick together. They found that it has a special structure that helps it connect with other molecules.
Methodology
The crystal structure was determined using X-ray diffraction techniques.
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