N'-[(2E)-3-Phenyl-prop-2-eno-yl]benzo-hydrazide

Area of Science:

• Crystallography
• Organic Chemistry
• Supramolecular Chemistry

Background:

• Understanding molecular conformation and intermolecular interactions is crucial in crystal engineering.
• The study of organic compounds with amide functionalities provides insights into material properties.

Purpose of the Study:

• To elucidate the crystal structure and intermolecular interactions of the title compound C(16)H(14)N(2)O(2).
• To investigate the self-assembly behavior of amide groups in the solid state.

Main Methods:

• Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis was employed to determine the molecular and crystal structure.
• Analysis of torsion angles and hydrogen bonding patterns revealed the supramolecular architecture.

Main Results:

• The compound C(16)H(14)N(2)O(2) adopts an E-conformation around the central C=C bond.
• Two amide groups are nearly orthogonal, with a C-N-N-C torsion angle of 104.5°.
• Amide groups form N-H⋯O hydrogen bonds, leading to the formation of undulating supramolecular tapes along the c-axis.

Conclusions:

• The crystal structure of C(16)H(14)N(2)O(2) is characterized by orthogonal amide groups and specific hydrogen bonding motifs.
• These interactions dictate the formation of extended supramolecular structures with potential implications in materials science.