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Serkan Soylu1, Murat Taş, Hümeyra Bati
1Department of Physics, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Ondokuz Mayis University, 55139 Samsun, Turkey. mssoylu@omu.edu.tr
Summary
This study reveals the crystal structure of C(15)H(12)N(2)O(4), detailing how hydrogen bonds create infinite molecular chains. The oxime group is confirmed to have an E conformation.
Area of Science:
- Crystal engineering
- Supramolecular chemistry
- Organic chemistry
Background:
- Understanding molecular interactions is key to designing functional materials.
- Hydrogen bonding plays a crucial role in self-assembly and material properties.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the crystal structure of the title compound, C(15)H(12)N(2)O(4).
- To investigate the role of hydrogen bonding in the compound's supramolecular architecture.
Main Methods:
- Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was used to determine the molecular and crystal structure.
- Analysis of intermolecular and intramolecular interactions, including hydrogen bonds.
Main Results:
- The compound forms a polymeric structure through O-H...N and O-H...O hydrogen bonds.
- Infinite chains aligned along the [010] direction were observed.
- The oxime group adopts an E conformation.
Conclusions:
- The hydrogen bonding network dictates the formation of extended 1D chains.
- The observed structure provides insights into the solid-state behavior of this class of compounds.