5-Fluoro-1-(4-methoxybenzyl)indoline-2,3-dione
2011

Crystal Structure of 5-Fluoro-1-(4-methoxybenzyl)indoline-2,3-dione

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Wu Weiyao, Lin Huihui, Wan Chong-Qing, Cao Sheng-Li

Primary Institution: Capital Normal University, Beijing, People’s Republic of China

Conclusion

The study presents the crystal structure of a new derivative of 5-fluoroindoline-2,3-dione, revealing its molecular stacking and interactions.

Supporting Evidence

  • The dihedral angle between the benzene ring and the indole ring system is 71.60°.
  • Molecules stack along the b axis through π–π interactions.
  • Intermolecular interactions stabilize the structure, forming a three-dimensional framework.

Takeaway

Scientists studied a new chemical compound to see how its molecules fit together, and they found that they stack nicely in a specific way.

Methodology

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

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811023488

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