Analytical Sciences


Abstract − Analytical Sciences, 20(2), 403 (2004).

Crystal Structure of2-Chloro-3-(β-nitrovinyl)quinoline
Kandavelu PALANI,* PonnuswamyAMBALAVANAN,* Mon Nanjappa GounderPONNUSWAMY,*  Hemmige S. YATHIRAJAN,**Basappa PRABHUSWAMY,** Chapuradoddy R. RAJU,** PadmarajaiahNAGARAJA,** and Sheena SHASHIKANTH**
*Department of Crystallography andBiophysics, University of Madras, Guindy Campus, Chennai 600 025,India
**Department of Studies in Chemistry, University of Mysore,Manasagangotri, Mysore 570 006, India
2-Chloro-3-( β-nitrovinyl)quinoline (CNQ) was crystallographically studied owing to its medicinal properties and its occurrance in numerous commercial products, including pharmaceuticals, fragrances and dyes. The vinyl group is planar, and takes up an extended conformation. An hydrogen bonding of C-H…N type helps to stabilize the molecules in the unit cell.