6-Iodo-1H-indole-2,3-dione

Abstract

The molecule of the title compound, C8H4INO2, is almost planar, having an r.m.s. deviation from planarity of 0.019 Å for all non-H atoms. In the crystal, molecules are linked by pairs of N—H...O hydrogen bonds, forming inversion dimers with anR22(8) ring motif. The dimers are further linked by I...O close contacts of 3.078 (2) Å, forming chains along [10-1]. The nine-membered fused rings of the isatin molecules stack along thebaxis, with parallel slipped π–π interactions [intercentroid distance = 3.594 (2) Å, interplanar distance = 3.379 (1) Å and slippage = 1.243 Å]. These interactions lead to the formation of a three-dimensional network.