(E)-Methyl N'-(4-hydroxy-benzyl-idene)hydrazinecarboxyl-ate.

Area of Science:

• Crystallography
• Organic Chemistry
• Materials Science

Background:

• Understanding the intermolecular forces and crystal packing of organic compounds is essential for predicting their physical properties and designing new materials.
• The specific compound, C(9)H(10)N(2)O(3), possesses functional groups that suggest potential for interesting electronic and structural characteristics.

Purpose of the Study:

• To elucidate the crystal structure of the title compound, C(9)H(10)N(2)O(3).
• To investigate the nature of intermolecular interactions, including π-π stacking and hydrogen bonding, within the crystal lattice.
• To characterize the overall network formed by these interactions.

Main Methods:

• Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the precise atomic arrangement and bond distances within the crystal.
• Analysis of the crystal structure data to identify and quantify intermolecular contacts such as hydrogen bonds and π-π interactions.
• Visualization of the crystal packing and network formation.

Main Results:

• The hydroxy group and C=N-N unit were found to be coplanar with the benzene ring.
• Weak π-π interactions were observed between stacked benzene rings, with a centroid separation of 3.7703(9) Å.
• A two-dimensional network was formed along the a axis through various hydrogen bonds (C-H⋯O, O-H⋯O, N-H⋯O).

Conclusions:

• The crystal structure of C(9)H(10)N(2)O(3) is characterized by coplanarity of key functional groups with the benzene ring.
• The observed weak π-π stacking and extensive hydrogen bonding dictate the formation of a 2D supramolecular network.
• These structural features provide insights into the solid-state behavior and potential applications of this organic compound.