4-Chloro-N-(2-methoxyphenyl)benzamide

The title compound, C14H12ClNO2, was prepared by refluxing 4-chlorobenzoyl chloride with o-anisidine in CHCl3. The methoxyphenyl–amide segment of the molecule is almost planar, with a dihedral angle of 5.10 (7)° between the benzene ring and the C—N—C(O)—C fragment. A weak intramolecular N—H⋯O contact forms an S(5) ring and contributes to the planarity of this portion of the molecule. The two benzene rings are inclined at an angle of 26.74 (7)°. In the crystal structure, intermolecular Cl⋯O interactions of 3.1874 (9) Å generate centrosymmetric dimers. These are further linked by C—H⋯O and C—H⋯π interactions, forming inversion related sheets parallel to [001].