1-(1H-Imidazo[4,5-f][1,10]phenanthrolin-2-yl)naphthalen-2-ol
2011

Crystal Structure of a New Compound

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Wang Xiu-Yan, Ma Shuai, He Yu

Primary Institution: Jilin Normal University

Conclusion

The study presents the synthesis and crystal structure of a new compound with specific dihedral angles and a three-dimensional hydrogen-bonding network.

Supporting Evidence

  • The dihedral angle between the pyridine rings is 4.43°.
  • The dihedral angle formed by the benzimidazole unit and the naphthalene ring is 74.22°.
  • Molecules are linked by hydrogen bonds to form a three-dimensional network.

Takeaway

Scientists made a new chemical compound and looked at its structure using special X-ray techniques. They found out how the parts of the molecule are arranged.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized using a literature method and analyzed using single crystal X-ray diffraction.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811005861

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