Organic Papers
2011

Crystal Structure of N,N′-Bis(4-chlorophenyl)maleamide

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Author Information

Author(s): Shakuntala K., Foro Sabine, Gowda B. Thimme

Primary Institution: Mangalore University

Hypothesis

The study investigates the effect of substituents on the structures of N-(aryl)-amides.

Conclusion

The crystal structure of N,N-bis(4-chlorophenyl)-maleamide was determined, revealing specific orientations and hydrogen bonding interactions.

Supporting Evidence

  • The two C=O groups in the compound are oriented anti to each other.
  • Intermolecular N–H···O hydrogen bonds link the molecules into infinite chains.
  • The dihedral angles between the central amide group and the benzene rings were measured.

Takeaway

The researchers looked at how different parts of a chemical compound are arranged in space, and they found some interesting patterns in the structure.

Methodology

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

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811017636

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