N'-(2-Meth-oxy-benzyl-idene)-4-nitro-benzohydrazide

Area of Science:

• Crystallography
• Organic Chemistry
• Molecular Structure

Background:

• Understanding the solid-state behavior of organic molecules is crucial for materials science.
• The specific compound C(15)H(13)N(3)O(4) has potential applications requiring knowledge of its crystal packing.
• Intermolecular interactions dictate bulk properties and crystal lattice formation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To elucidate the crystal structure of the title compound, C(15)H(13)N(3)O(4).
• To determine the molecular geometry, including bond configurations and dihedral angles.
• To investigate 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.
• Analysis of the structure included bond length, bond angle, and dihedral angle measurements.

Main Results:

• The molecule C(15)H(13)N(3)O(4) was confirmed to adopt an E configuration around the C=N bond.
• A small dihedral angle of 6.0(3)° was observed between the two benzene rings.
• Intermolecular N-H⋯O hydrogen bonds were identified, linking molecules into chains along the c axis.

Conclusions:

• The crystal structure of C(15)H(13)N(3)O(4) reveals specific molecular geometry and packing arrangements.
• Hydrogen bonding plays a significant role in the self-assembly of these molecules in the solid state.
• The determined structural features provide fundamental insights into the compound's physical properties and potential applications.