N,N′-Bis(3-chloro­phen­yl)succinamide
2011

Structure of N,N-Bis(3-chlorophenyl)succinamide

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Saraswathi B. S., Foro Sabine, Gowda B. Thimme

Primary Institution: Mangalore University

Hypothesis

The study investigates the structural effects of substituents on N-(aryl)-amides.

Conclusion

The crystal structure of N,N-bis(3-chlorophenyl)succinamide was determined, revealing specific conformations and hydrogen bonding.

Supporting Evidence

  • The dihedral angle between the benzene ring and the NH—C(O)—C fragment is 32.8°.
  • The molecules are linked by N—H⋯O hydrogen bonds into [100] chains.
  • The study contributes to understanding the structural characteristics of biologically significant compounds.

Takeaway

The researchers looked at how different parts of a chemical compound affect its shape, and they found some interesting angles and connections between the atoms.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized and characterized using X-ray diffraction and various spectroscopic methods.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811010440

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