4-(4-Nitro­benz­yl)morpholine C11H14N2O3
2011

Crystal Structure of 4-(4-Nitro­benz­yl)morpholine

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Yang Ling-Ling, Zheng Ren-Lin, Li Guo-Bo, Sun Qi-Zheng, Xie Yong-Mei

Primary Institution: Sichuan University

Hypothesis

The study investigates the crystal structure of the compound 4-(4-nitro­benz­yl)morpholine.

Conclusion

The crystal structure is stabilized by an intermolecular interaction between a nitro group and a benzene ring.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound's crystal structure shows no classical hydrogen bonds.
  • An intermolecular interaction between the nitro group and the benzene ring stabilizes the structure.
  • The bond lengths and angles in the compound are within normal ranges.

Takeaway

The researchers looked at how a specific chemical compound is arranged in a crystal, and they found that certain parts of the molecule help hold it together.

Methodology

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

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811005964

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