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Modification and Functionalization of the Guanidine Group by Tailor-made Precursors
Published on: April 27, 2017
N'-(4-Methoxy-benzo-yl)pyridine-2-carbohydrazide
Hai Zhang1, Zuoxiang Wang, Yan Liu
1School of Chemistry and Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, People's Republic of China.
Summary
The crystal structure of C(14)H(13)N(3)O(3) was determined, revealing two intermolecular hydrogen bonds. This finding contributes to understanding molecular interactions in crystalline solids.
Area of Science:
- Crystallography
- Solid-state chemistry
- Molecular structure
Background:
- Understanding the three-dimensional arrangement of atoms in crystalline compounds is fundamental to predicting their physical and chemical properties.
- Intermolecular interactions, such as hydrogen bonds, play a crucial role in stabilizing crystal lattices and influencing material characteristics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the crystal structure of the compound C(14)H(13)N(3)O(3).
- To identify and characterize the intermolecular interactions present in the crystal lattice.
Main Methods:
- Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to collect diffraction data.
- The crystal structure was solved and refined using standard crystallographic software.
Main Results:
- The crystal structure of C(14)H(13)N(3)O(3) was successfully determined.
- Two significant intermolecular N-H⋯O hydrogen bonds were identified, linking molecules within the crystal.
Conclusions:
- The crystal packing of C(14)H(13)N(3)O(3) is primarily governed by intermolecular N-H⋯O hydrogen bonds.
- The detailed structural information provides a basis for further investigations into the compound's properties and potential applications.
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