Organic Papers 3-Nitro­benzene-1,2-diamine C6H7N3O2
2011

Crystal Structure of 3-Nitrobenzene-1,2-diamine

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Richard Betz, Thomas Gerber

Primary Institution: Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

Conclusion

The crystal structure of 3-nitrobenzene-1,2-diamine shows unique hydrogen bonding interactions and molecular packing.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound exhibits nearly non-crystallographic C_s symmetry.
  • Intermolecular hydrogen bonds connect molecules into sheets.
  • No π-stacking is observed in the crystal structure.

Takeaway

This study looks at how the molecules of 3-nitrobenzene-1,2-diamine are arranged and connected in a crystal, which helps us understand its properties.

Methodology

X-ray diffraction was used to determine the crystal structure.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811016825

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