2-Hydroxy-imino-N'-[1-(2-pyrid-yl)ethyl-idene]propanohydrazide

Area of Science:

• Crystallography
• Organic Chemistry
• Supramolecular Chemistry

Background:

• Understanding the intermolecular forces and crystal packing of organic molecules is crucial in materials science and drug design.
• The specific compound C(10)H(12)N(4)O(2) has not been previously characterized in terms of its solid-state structure.

Purpose of the Study:

• To elucidate the crystal structure of the title compound, C(10)H(12)N(4)O(2).
• To investigate the types and directions of hydrogen bonding present in the crystal.
• To describe the supramolecular architecture formed by the molecules in the solid state.

Main Methods:

• Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the molecular and crystal structure.
• Analysis of hydrogen bonding interactions, including intramolecular and intermolecular types.
• Identification of crystal packing motifs and supramolecular assembly.

Main Results:

• The crystal structure of C(10)H(12)N(4)O(2) was successfully determined.
• An intramolecular N-H⋯N hydrogen bond was observed between the imine NH and oxime N atoms.
• Molecules are arranged into supramolecular zigzag chains along the c axis through intermolecular O-H⋯O hydrogen bonds.

Conclusions:

• The title compound exhibits specific intramolecular hydrogen bonding, influencing its conformation.
• Intermolecular hydrogen bonding leads to the formation of one-dimensional zigzag chains, dictating the crystal packing.
• The detailed structural information provides a foundation for further studies on the compound's properties and potential applications.