(E)-4-Bromo-N'-(2-nitro-benzyl-idene)benzohydrazide.

Area of Science:

• Organic Chemistry
• Crystallography
• Molecular Structure

Background:

• Benzaldehyde derivatives are key intermediates in organic synthesis.
• Hydrazide compounds are known for their diverse biological activities.
• Understanding molecular conformation is crucial for predicting chemical properties.

Purpose of the Study:

• To synthesize and characterize a novel compound derived from 2-nitro-benzaldehyde and 4-bromo-benzohydrazide.
• To elucidate the crystal structure and molecular geometry of the synthesized compound.
• To investigate intermolecular interactions within the crystal.

Main Methods:

• Condensation reaction between 2-nitro-benzaldehyde and 4-bromo-benzohydrazide.
• Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis to determine molecular and crystal structure.
• Analysis of bond lengths, bond angles, and dihedral angles.

Main Results:

• Successful synthesis of the title compound, C(14)H(10)BrN(3)O(3).
• The crystal structure revealed a dihedral angle of 4.1(2)° between the two benzene rings.
• The molecule exhibits an E configuration around the C=N bond.
• Intermolecular N-H⋯O hydrogen bonds form chains along the [100] direction.

Conclusions:

• The study successfully synthesized and characterized a new organic compound.
• The determined crystal structure provides insights into the molecule's conformation and intermolecular interactions.
• The findings contribute to the understanding of structure-property relationships in related organic molecules.