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Published on: November 23, 2016
N'-[4-(Dimethyl-amino)benzyl-idene]benzohydrazide
Chuansheng Cui1, Qingan Meng, Yong Wang
1College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Shandong 252059, People's Republic of China.
This study details the crystal structure of a molecule, C(16)H(17)N(3)O, revealing a near-planar arrangement of its aromatic rings. Intermolecular hydrogen bonds facilitate the formation of ribbon-like structures in the solid state.
Area of Science:
- Crystallography
- Organic Chemistry
- Molecular Structure
Background:
- Understanding molecular interactions is crucial in chemistry.
- Crystal structure analysis provides insights into intermolecular forces.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the crystal structure of the molecule C(16)H(17)N(3)O.
- To investigate the spatial arrangement and intermolecular interactions within the crystal lattice.
Main Methods:
- Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed.
- Structural analysis focused on bond lengths, angles, and intermolecular contacts.
Main Results:
- The molecule C(16)H(17)N(3)O exhibits a dihedral angle of 4.51° between its two aromatic rings, indicating a nearly planar conformation.
- Intermolecular N-H⋯O hydrogen bonds were identified, linking molecules into extended ribbons along the crystallographic a axis.
Conclusions:
- The crystal packing is dominated by hydrogen bonding interactions.
- The observed near-planar geometry and ribbon formation provide fundamental data for this organic compound.
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