N,N′-[4,4′-Methyl­enebis(4,1-phenyl­ene)]bis­(2,6-difluoro­benzamide)
2011

Crystal Structure of a New Compound

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Mohammad T. M. Al-Dajani, Jamal Talaat, Mohamed Nornisah, Hemamalini Madhukar, Fun Hoong-Kun

Primary Institution: Universiti Sains Malaysia

Hypothesis

The study aims to report the crystal structure of a new fluorine-containing compound with potential biological activities.

Conclusion

The crystal structure of the compound shows that molecules are connected by hydrogen bonds, forming one-dimensional chains.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound has a twofold symmetry and adopts an E, E conformation.
  • The dihedral angle between the fluoro-substituted phenyl ring and the adjacent benzene ring is 10.37°.
  • Hydrogen bonds connect the molecules, forming one-dimensional supramolecular chains.

Takeaway

Scientists created a new chemical compound and found that its molecules stick together in a special way, forming chains.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized using tetrahydrofuran and characterized using X-ray crystallography.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811024524

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