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Acta Cryst. (2009). E65, o92    [ doi:10.1107/S1600536808041330 ]

4-Chloro-3-nitrobenzonitrile

B.-N. Liu, S.-G. Tang, H.-Y. Li and C. Guo

Abstract top

In the title compound, C7H3ClN2O2, the Cl, C and N atoms are coplanar with the aromatic ring. In the crystal structure, weak intermolecular C-H...O and C-H...N hydrogen bonds link the molecules. The [pi]-[pi] contact between the benzene rings, [centroid-centroid distances = 3.912 (3) Å] may further stabilize the structure.

Comment top

Some derivatives of pyridine are important chemical materials. We report herein the crystal structure of the title compound.

In the molecule of the title compound (Fig 1), the bond lengths (Allen et al., 1987) and angles are within normal ranges. Ring A (C1-C6) is, of course, planar. Atoms Cl, C7, N1 and N2 are -0.040 (3), -0.049 (3), 0.005 (3) and 0.036 (3) Å away from the plane of the benzene ring.

In the crystal structure, weak intermolecular C-H···O and C-H···N hydrogen bonds (Table 1) link the molecules (Fig. 2), in which they may be effective in the stabilization of the structure. The π-π contact between the benzene rings, Cg1—Cg1i [symmetry code: (i) 1 - x, 1 - y, -z, where Cg1 is centroid of the ring A (C1-C6)] may further stabilize the structure, with centroid-centroid distance of 3.912 (3) Å.

Related literature top

For a related structure, see: Sun et al. (2006). For bond-length data, see: Allen et al. (1987).

Experimental top

For the preparation of the title compound, 4-chloro-3-nitrobenzamide (33.9 g, 0.17 mol) was suspended in phosphorus oxychloride (150 ml). The temperature was controlled at 333 K for 6 h, and then it was put into ice water (500 ml). It was filtered and the colorless precipitate was washed (yield; 28.2 g) (Sun et al., 2006). Crystals suitable for X-ray analysis were obtained by slow evaporation of a methanol solution.

Refinement top

H atoms were positioned geometrically, with C-H = 0.93 Å for aromatic H and constrained to ride on their parent atoms, with Uiso(H) = 1.2Ueq(C).

Computing details top

Data collection: CAD-4 Software (Enraf–Nonius, 1989); cell refinement: CAD-4 Software (Enraf–Nonius, 1989); data reduction: XCAD4 (Harms & Wocadlo, 1995); program(s) used to solve structure: SHELXS97 (Sheldrick, 2008); program(s) used to refine structure: SHELXL97 (Sheldrick, 2008); molecular graphics: ORTEP-3 for Windows (Farrugia, 1997) and PLATON (Spek, 2003); software used to prepare material for publication: SHELXL97 (Sheldrick, 2008) and PLATON (Spek, 2003.

Figures top
[Figure 1] Fig. 1. The molecular structure of the title molecule, with the atom-numbering scheme. Displacement ellipsoids are drawn at the 30% probability level.
[Figure 2] Fig. 2. A partial packing diagram of the title compound. Hydrogen bonds are shown as dashed lines.
4-Chloro-3-nitrobenzonitrile top
Crystal data top
C7H3ClN2O2Z = 2
Mr = 182.56F(000) = 184
Triclinic, P1Dx = 1.565 Mg m3
Hall symbol: -P 1Mo Kα radiation, λ = 0.71073 Å
a = 7.2260 (14) ÅCell parameters from 25 reflections
b = 7.7610 (16) Åθ = 9–12°
c = 7.7970 (16) ŵ = 0.45 mm1
α = 110.27 (3)°T = 294 K
β = 91.86 (3)°Block, colorless
γ = 107.22 (3)°0.30 × 0.20 × 0.10 mm
V = 387.32 (18) Å3
Data collection top
Enraf–Nonius CAD-4
diffractometer
1000 reflections with I > 2σ(I)
Radiation source: fine-focus sealed tubeRint = 0.052
graphiteθmax = 25.3°, θmin = 2.8°
ω/2θ scansh = 88
Absorption correction: ψ scan
(North et al., 1968)
k = 98
Tmin = 0.878, Tmax = 0.957l = 09
1540 measured reflections3 standard reflections every 120 min
1418 independent reflections intensity decay: none
Refinement top
Refinement on F2Primary atom site location: structure-invariant direct methods
Least-squares matrix: fullSecondary atom site location: difference Fourier map
R[F2 > 2σ(F2)] = 0.073Hydrogen site location: inferred from neighbouring sites
wR(F2) = 0.182H-atom parameters constrained
S = 1.00 w = 1/[σ2(Fo2) + (0.060P)2 + 0.880P]
where P = (Fo2 + 2Fc2)/3
1418 reflections(Δ/σ)max < 0.001
103 parametersΔρmax = 0.27 e Å3
0 restraintsΔρmin = 0.33 e Å3
Crystal data top
C7H3ClN2O2γ = 107.22 (3)°
Mr = 182.56V = 387.32 (18) Å3
Triclinic, P1Z = 2
a = 7.2260 (14) ÅMo Kα radiation
b = 7.7610 (16) ŵ = 0.45 mm1
c = 7.7970 (16) ÅT = 294 K
α = 110.27 (3)°0.30 × 0.20 × 0.10 mm
β = 91.86 (3)°
Data collection top
Enraf–Nonius CAD-4
diffractometer
1000 reflections with I > 2σ(I)
Absorption correction: ψ scan
(North et al., 1968)
Rint = 0.052
Tmin = 0.878, Tmax = 0.957θmax = 25.3°
1540 measured reflections3 standard reflections every 120 min
1418 independent reflections intensity decay: none
Refinement top
R[F2 > 2σ(F2)] = 0.073H-atom parameters constrained
wR(F2) = 0.182Δρmax = 0.27 e Å3
S = 1.00Δρmin = 0.33 e Å3
1418 reflectionsAbsolute structure: ?
103 parametersFlack parameter: ?
0 restraintsRogers parameter: ?
Special details top

Geometry. All e.s.d.'s (except the e.s.d. in the dihedral angle between two l.s. planes) are estimated using the full covariance matrix. The cell e.s.d.'s are taken into account individually in the estimation of e.s.d.'s in distances, angles and torsion angles; correlations between e.s.d.'s in cell parameters are only used when they are defined by crystal symmetry. An approximate (isotropic) treatment of cell e.s.d.'s is used for estimating e.s.d.'s involving l.s. planes.

Refinement. Refinement of F2 against ALL reflections. The weighted R-factor wR and goodness of fit S are based on F2, conventional R-factors R are based on F, with F set to zero for negative F2. The threshold expression of F2 > σ(F2) is used only for calculating R-factors(gt) etc. and is not relevant to the choice of reflections for refinement. R-factors based on F2 are statistically about twice as large as those based on F, and R- factors based on ALL data will be even larger.

Fractional atomic coordinates and isotropic or equivalent isotropic displacement parameters (Å2) top
xyzUiso*/Ueq
Cl0.08801 (17)0.32257 (19)0.5711 (2)0.0767 (5)
O10.3498 (8)0.0413 (6)0.7577 (7)0.1159 (19)
O20.2991 (5)0.0203 (5)0.4775 (6)0.0819 (12)
N10.3567 (5)0.1130 (5)0.6413 (6)0.0590 (10)
N21.0736 (7)0.7724 (7)1.0090 (8)0.0942 (17)
C10.6103 (7)0.7170 (6)0.8157 (7)0.0652 (12)
H1A0.66810.85120.85560.077*
C20.4139 (6)0.6306 (6)0.7290 (7)0.0602 (12)
H2A0.34180.70570.71060.072*
C30.3307 (6)0.4305 (6)0.6717 (6)0.0560 (12)
C40.4384 (6)0.3252 (6)0.7025 (6)0.0502 (11)
C50.6290 (6)0.4094 (6)0.7883 (6)0.0581 (12)
H5A0.70010.33520.81080.070*
C60.7137 (6)0.6118 (6)0.8413 (6)0.0478 (10)
C70.9133 (7)0.7033 (7)0.9310 (8)0.0718 (15)
Atomic displacement parameters (Å2) top
U11U22U33U12U13U23
Cl0.0388 (6)0.0651 (8)0.1075 (11)0.0117 (5)0.0161 (6)0.0143 (7)
O10.187 (5)0.048 (2)0.111 (4)0.028 (3)0.076 (3)0.031 (2)
O20.064 (2)0.047 (2)0.098 (3)0.0060 (16)0.015 (2)0.007 (2)
N10.046 (2)0.038 (2)0.078 (3)0.0103 (16)0.027 (2)0.005 (2)
N20.059 (3)0.068 (3)0.110 (4)0.004 (2)0.001 (3)0.001 (3)
C10.062 (2)0.034 (3)0.078 (3)0.005 (2)0.031 (2)0.004 (2)
C20.046 (2)0.048 (3)0.079 (3)0.018 (2)0.022 (2)0.011 (2)
C30.037 (2)0.047 (2)0.068 (3)0.0102 (19)0.027 (2)0.003 (2)
C40.044 (2)0.032 (2)0.065 (3)0.0098 (17)0.033 (2)0.0069 (19)
C50.043 (2)0.042 (2)0.071 (3)0.0143 (19)0.020 (2)0.001 (2)
C60.047 (2)0.039 (2)0.053 (2)0.0128 (18)0.0204 (19)0.0112 (18)
C70.050 (3)0.048 (3)0.088 (4)0.004 (2)0.016 (3)0.001 (3)
Geometric parameters (Å, °) top
Cl—C31.726 (4)C4—C31.354 (6)
N1—O11.213 (6)C4—C51.370 (6)
N1—O21.214 (5)C5—C61.406 (6)
C1—H1A0.9300C5—H5A0.9300
C2—C11.407 (7)C6—C11.316 (6)
C2—C31.386 (6)C6—C71.434 (7)
C2—H2A0.9300C7—N21.166 (6)
C4—N11.466 (5)
O1—N1—O2124.2 (4)C2—C3—Cl118.9 (4)
O1—N1—C4117.9 (4)C4—C3—Cl121.5 (3)
O2—N1—C4117.9 (4)C4—C3—C2119.5 (4)
C1—C2—H2A120.9C3—C4—N1121.1 (4)
C1—C6—C5120.8 (4)C3—C4—C5122.2 (4)
C1—C6—C7120.3 (4)C5—C4—N1116.6 (4)
C2—C1—H1A119.4C4—C5—C6117.8 (4)
C6—C1—C2121.3 (4)C4—C5—H5A121.1
C6—C1—H1A119.4C6—C5—H5A121.1
C3—C2—C1118.3 (4)C5—C6—C7118.8 (4)
C3—C2—H2A120.9N2—C7—C6176.8 (6)
C3—C2—C1—C60.4 (7)C5—C4—C3—Cl177.5 (4)
C1—C2—C3—C40.9 (7)N1—C4—C3—Cl3.8 (6)
C1—C2—C3—Cl178.2 (4)C3—C4—C5—C61.4 (7)
C3—C4—N1—O1120.7 (5)N1—C4—C5—C6177.3 (4)
C5—C4—N1—O160.6 (6)C4—C5—C6—C12.6 (7)
C3—C4—N1—O258.9 (5)C4—C5—C6—C7179.8 (4)
C5—C4—N1—O2119.8 (5)C5—C6—C1—C22.1 (7)
C5—C4—C3—C20.3 (7)C7—C6—C1—C2179.6 (5)
N1—C4—C3—C2179.0 (4)
Hydrogen-bond geometry (Å, °) top
D—H···AD—HH···AD···AD—H···A
C2—H2A···O1i0.932.483.288 (7)145
C5—H5A···N2ii0.932.613.497 (7)159
Symmetry codes: (i) x, y+1, z; (ii) −x+2, −y+1, −z+2.
Table 1
Hydrogen-bond geometry (Å, °)
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D—H···AD—HH···AD···AD—H···A
C2—H2A···O1i0.932.483.288 (7)145
C5—H5A···N2ii0.932.613.497 (7)159
Symmetry codes: (i) x, y+1, z; (ii) −x+2, −y+1, −z+2.
Acknowledgements top

The authors thank the Center of Testing and Analysis, Nanjing University, for support.

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