3-(1,8-Naphthalenedicarboximido)benzonitrile [or N-(3-Cyanophenyl)-1,8-naphthalimide], C₁₉H₁₀N₂O₂

The reaction of 3-cyanoaniline and naphthalic anhydride in refluxing dimethylformamide yielded the title compound. In the crystal the naphthalimide and benzonitrile ring planes are inclined at 69.36 (16)°. The molecules pack in columnar stacks parallel to the c axis.

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