3-Bromo-N'-[(2-meth-oxy-naphthalen-1-yl)methyl-idene]benzohydrazide.

Area of Science:

• Crystallography
• Organic Chemistry
• Molecular Structure

Background:

• Understanding molecular conformation is crucial in organic chemistry.
• Crystal packing influences material properties.
• Hydrogen bonding plays a key role in molecular assembly.

Purpose of the Study:

• To elucidate the three-dimensional structure of the title compound, C(19)H(15)BrN(2)O(2).
• To investigate the conformational preferences around the N-N bond.
• To characterize the intermolecular interactions in the solid state.

Main Methods:

• Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the molecular and crystal structure.
• Analysis of bond lengths, bond angles, and torsion angles.
• Identification of hydrogen bonding networks.

Main Results:

• The molecule adopts a pseudo-trans conformation with a C-N-N=C torsion angle of 164.7°.
• A dihedral angle of 70.1° exists between the benzene and naphthyl ring systems.
• Molecules form C(4) chains via N-H⋯O hydrogen bonds along the c-axis.

Conclusions:

• The study provides precise structural data for C(19)H(15)BrN(2)O(2).
• The observed conformation and hydrogen bonding are key features of its crystal packing.
• This structural information is valuable for predicting and understanding the compound's chemical behavior.