2-Methyl-N'-[1-(2-pyrid-yl)ethyl-idene]benzohydrazide

Area of Science:

• Crystallography
• Organic Chemistry
• Supramolecular Chemistry

Background:

• Understanding the three-dimensional arrangement of atoms in organic molecules is crucial for predicting their properties.
• Intermolecular forces, such as hydrogen bonds, play a significant role in the self-assembly of molecules in the solid state.

Purpose of the Study:

• To elucidate the crystal structure of the title compound, C(15)H(15)N(3)O.
• To quantify the dihedral angle between the pyridine and benzene rings.
• To identify and describe the intermolecular interactions governing crystal packing.

Main Methods:

• Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the molecular and crystal structure.
• Analysis of the crystal structure revealed the dihedral angle and hydrogen bonding network.

Main Results:

• The dihedral angle between the pyridine and benzene rings was determined to be 36.3(2)°.
• Molecules are organized into chains along the b axis through intermolecular N-H⋯O hydrogen bonds.

Conclusions:

• The crystal structure of C(15)H(15)N(3)O is characterized by a specific dihedral angle between its aromatic rings.
• Intermolecular hydrogen bonding dictates the formation of one-dimensional chains in the crystal lattice, providing insights into crystal engineering.