Crystal structure of 1,2-bis(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethane-1,2-dione

Abstract

The title compound, C14H6F4O2, crystallizes with half of a molecule per asymmetric unit and exhibits bond lengths and angles typical of α-diketones. A network of C—H...F contacts and π–π stacking interactions is observed within the structure.

Keywords

• crystal structure
• diketone
• c—h...f interactions