4-[Bis(1H-indol-3-yl)meth­yl]benzonitrile C24H17N3
2011

Crystal Structure of 4-[Bis(1H-indol-3-yl)methyl]benzonitrile

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Deng Xiang, Wu Di, Huang Xiaomei, Luo Feihua

Primary Institution: Sichuan University of Arts and Science

Conclusion

The study successfully determined the crystal structure of the compound, revealing specific dihedral angles and hydrogen bonding interactions.

Supporting Evidence

  • The dihedral angles formed by the mean planes of the indole ring systems and the benzene ring are 86.44° and 86.96°.
  • Intermolecular bifurcated hydrogen bonds link molecules into sheets parallel to (010).
  • The bond lengths and angles in the indole group are in agreement with related structures.

Takeaway

The researchers looked at a special chemical compound and found out how its atoms are arranged in a crystal form.

Methodology

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

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811020411

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