4-Hexyl­oxybenzamide C13H19NO2
2011

4-Hexyl­oxybenzamide Structure Analysis

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Author Information

Author(s): Kwong Huey Chong, Rahman Mohamad Zaki Ab., Mohamed Tahir Mohamed Ibrahim, Silong Sidik

Primary Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia

Conclusion

The study reveals the molecular structure of 4-hexyl­oxybenzamide, highlighting its hydrogen-bonded dimer formation and unique dihedral angles.

Supporting Evidence

  • The dihedral angle between the benzene ring and the amide group is 29.3°.
  • Molecules form N—H⋯O hydrogen-bonded dimers.
  • The arrangement of the alkane carbon skeleton is not coplanar with the aromatic ring.

Takeaway

This study looks at a chemical compound called 4-hexyl­oxybenzamide and how its molecules stick together in a special way.

Methodology

The structure was determined using single-crystal X-ray diffraction.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811003096

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