Attractive Edge-Face Arene-Arene Interactions in Combination with Close Packing of Alkoxy Chains for 1,4-Didecyloxybenzene

The crystal structure of 1,4-didecyloxybenzene, C₂₆H₄₆O₂, displays a packing motif which is determined primarily by attractive edge-face arene-arene interactions and is cooperative with the close packing of the alkyl chains. The oblique topology of the benzene moieties is essentially similar to that found for the homologous 1,4-dimethoxy and 1,4-diethoxy derivatives.

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