2-(4-Chloro­anilino)-1-phenyl­ethanone
2011

Study of 2-(4-Chloroanilino)-1-phenylethanone

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Author Information

Author(s): Yao Xing-Jun, Yuan Qian

Primary Institution: College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University

Conclusion

The compound C14H12ClNO is essentially planar with a dihedral angle of 4.16° between its two aromatic rings.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound is often used as a catalyst for the polymerization of olefins.
  • The bond lengths and angles in the compound are normal.
  • The molecule has a root mean square deviation for all non-H atoms of 0.0372 Å.

Takeaway

The study looks at a chemical compound that is flat and has two rings that are almost parallel to each other.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized by reacting 4-chloroaniline with 2-bromo-1-phenylethanone in ethanol under reflux conditions.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811006404

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