Title of article :
Two polymorphs of trans-[3-(3-nitrophenyl)oxiran-2-yl](phenyl)methanone
Author/Authors :
Greenberg, Fred H. Chemistry Department - SUNY Buffalo State, USA , Nazarenkoa, Alexander Y. Chemistry Department - SUNY Buffalo State, USA
Abstract :
The title compound, C15H11NO4, crystallizes in two polymorphic forms, centrosymmetric monoclinic and chiral orthorhombic. The geometry of the molecules in the two polymorphs is slightly different, possibly due to intermolecular interactions. There are no classical hydrogen bonding in these two structures. However, a number of C—H⋯O intermolecular interactions, involving both O atoms of the nitro as well the benzoyl groups, stabilize the crystal structures.
Keywords :
crystal structure , polymorphism , chalcone oxide
Journal title :
Acta Crystallographica Section E: Crystallographic Communications