4-Hydr-oxy-N'-(3,5-dichloro-2-hydroxy-benzyl-idene)benzohydrazide

Area of Science:

• Crystallography
• Organic Chemistry
• Molecular Structure

Background:

• Understanding the three-dimensional arrangement of atoms in organic molecules is crucial for predicting their properties and reactivity.
• Crystal structure analysis provides definitive insights into molecular conformation and intermolecular forces in the solid state.

Purpose of the Study:

• To elucidate the crystal structure of the compound C(14)H(10)Cl(2)N(2)O(3).
• To characterize the molecular geometry, including dihedral angles and bond configurations.
• To identify and describe the intermolecular interactions, such as hydrogen bonding, present in the crystal lattice.

Main Methods:

• Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the atomic coordinates and unit cell parameters.
• The crystal structure was solved and refined to obtain precise geometric information.

Main Results:

• The dihedral angle between the two benzene rings was determined to be 5.1(2)°.
• The molecule exhibits an E configuration around the C=N bond.
• An intramolecular O-H⋯N interaction was identified within the molecule.
• Intermolecular N-H⋯O and O-H⋯O hydrogen bonds were observed, linking molecules in the crystal.

Conclusions:

• The crystal structure of C(14)H(10)Cl(2)N(2)O(3) has been fully characterized.
• The observed molecular conformation and intermolecular hydrogen bonding significantly influence the packing in the solid state.
• This structural data serves as a foundation for further studies on the chemical and physical properties of related compounds.