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Facile Preparation of (2Z,4E)-Dienamides by the Olefination of Electron-deficient Alkenes with Allyl Acetate
Published on: June 21, 2017
(E)-Methyl N'-[1-(4-methyl-phen-yl)ethyl-idene]hydrazinecarboxyl-ate
Summary
This study details the crystal structure of a C(11)H(14)N(2)O(2) molecule, revealing its trans configuration and intermolecular hydrogen bonding. The findings provide insights into molecular arrangement and crystal packing in organic compounds.
Area of Science:
- Organic Chemistry
- Crystallography
- Molecular Structure
Background:
- Understanding molecular configurations is crucial in organic chemistry.
- Crystal structure analysis reveals intermolecular interactions.
- The specific molecule C(11)H(14)N(2)O(2) has not been extensively studied in terms of its solid-state properties.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the precise three-dimensional structure of the molecule C(11)H(14)N(2)O(2).
- To investigate the intermolecular interactions governing crystal packing.
- To characterize the conformational preferences of the molecule in the solid state.
Main Methods:
- Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to analyze the crystal structure.
- The molecular geometry, including bond lengths, bond angles, and dihedral angles, was determined.
- Intermolecular interactions, such as hydrogen bonds and C-H⋯π interactions, were identified and analyzed.
Main Results:
- The molecule C(11)H(14)N(2)O(2) adopts a trans configuration around the C=N bond.
- A small dihedral angle of 7.61(16)° was observed between the benzene ring and the hydrazinecarboxylate plane.
- Centrosymmetric dimers formed by N-H⋯O hydrogen bonds and further linked by C-H⋯π interactions were identified in the crystal lattice.
Conclusions:
- The study provides a detailed crystallographic description of C(11)H(14)N(2)O(2).
- The observed molecular conformation and intermolecular interactions dictate the crystal packing.
- This structural information can be valuable for understanding structure-property relationships in related organic compounds.
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