(E)-Ethyl N'-(2-hydroxy-benzyl-idene)-hydrazinecarboxyl-ate

Area of Science:

• Crystallography
• Molecular structure determination
• Supramolecular chemistry

Background:

• Understanding molecular conformations and intermolecular interactions is crucial in crystal engineering.
• The specific compound C(10)H(12)N(2)O(3) has not been previously characterized in detail.
• Hydrogen bonding plays a significant role in dictating crystal packing and material properties.

Purpose of the Study:

• To elucidate the three-dimensional crystal structure of the title compound C(10)H(12)N(2)O(3).
• To analyze the molecular conformation and identify intra- and intermolecular interactions.
• To describe the supramolecular assembly of the molecules within the crystal lattice.

Main Methods:

• Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the crystal structure.
• Conformational analysis was performed on the independent molecules.
• Analysis of hydrogen bonding networks (intra- and intermolecular) was conducted.

Main Results:

• Two C(10)H(12)N(2)O(3) molecules occupy the asymmetric unit with identical, near-planar conformations.
• Both molecules exhibit a trans configuration around the C=N double bond.
• Intramolecular O-H⋯N hydrogen bonds stabilize individual molecules.
• Intermolecular N-H⋯O and C-H⋯O hydrogen bonds link molecules into ribbon-like chains along the b-axis.
• These ribbons further assemble into layers parallel to the (02) plane.

Conclusions:

• The crystal structure of C(10)H(12)N(2)O(3) is characterized by specific molecular conformations and extensive hydrogen bonding.
• The identified hydrogen bonding patterns lead to a unique ribbon-like supramolecular architecture.
• The study provides fundamental insights into the solid-state behavior of this compound, relevant for materials science.