4-Chloro-2-[(E)-(2-chloro-phen-yl)imino-meth-yl]phenol

Area of Science:

• Crystallography
• Organic Chemistry
• Molecular Structure

Background:

• Understanding the structural properties of organic compounds is crucial in chemistry.
• Schiff bases, formed from aldehydes and amines, are versatile intermediates.

Purpose of the Study:

• To characterize the crystal structure of a compound synthesized from 5-chloro-salicylaldehyde and o-chloro-aniline.
• To investigate the molecular geometry, including bond configurations and intermolecular interactions.

Main Methods:

• Single crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the molecular and crystal structure.
• Analysis of bond lengths, bond angles, and non-bonded contacts.

Main Results:

• The synthesized compound, C(13)H(9)Cl(2)NO, was successfully crystallized.
• The molecule adopts a trans configuration around the imine (C=N) double bond.
• An intramolecular O-H⋯N hydrogen bond was identified, stabilizing the structure.
• The two aromatic rings are nearly coplanar (dihedral angle 7.1°).
• A C-H⋯π interaction was observed within the crystal lattice.

Conclusions:

• The crystal structure reveals key features of the title compound, including its trans imine configuration and stabilizing intramolecular hydrogen bonding.
• The near-planar aromatic rings and C-H⋯π interaction provide insights into crystal packing forces.
• This structural data contributes to the understanding of Schiff base derivatives.