Synthesis of 1-(Naphthalen-2-yl)-3-(3-(triethoxysilyl)propyl)urea and Determination of Its Crystal Structure

Key Points

• The crystal structure of the synthesized naphthyl urea shows strong intermolecular N-H···O hydrogen bonds, forming a 1D supramolecular ribbon.
• Hirshfeld surface analysis assesses the interactions present within the crystal structure of the compound, indicating significant packing efficiency.
• The compound exhibits a propensity to trap halide ions through N-H···Hal bonding, which was studied using fluorescence measurements and UV-vis spectroscopy.
• Understanding these interactions may enable the development of materials that can sense specific ion concentrations, highlighting its potential applications.

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