1,8-Bis(4-fluoro­phen­yl)naphthalene
2011

Structure of 1,8-Bis(4-fluorophenyl)naphthalene

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Feng Jin-Wu, Han Qing-Chuan

Primary Institution: Zhejiang University

Conclusion

The crystal structure of 1,8-bis(4-fluorophenyl)naphthalene shows a U-shaped geometry with specific dihedral angles between the phenyl and naphthalene rings.

Supporting Evidence

  • The two benzene rings are twisted with respect to each other at an angle of 18.95°.
  • The dihedral angles between the naphthalene and the two phenyl rings are 67.76° and 67.50°.
  • Weak intermolecular C—H⋯π interactions are present in the crystal structure.

Takeaway

This study looks at a special molecule made of two benzene rings and a naphthalene, showing how they are arranged in space.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized using a reaction between 1,8-dibromonaphthalene and 4-fluorophenylboronic acid, followed by purification and crystallization.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811020563

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