4-[(E)-(2,3-Dichloro-benzyl-idene)amino]-phenol

Area of Science:

• Crystallography
• Organic Chemistry
• Solid-State Chemistry

Background:

• Understanding molecular interactions and packing in the solid state is crucial for predicting material properties.
• Dihedral angles between aromatic rings influence molecular conformation and intermolecular interactions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To characterize the crystal structure of the title compound, C(13)H(9)Cl(2)NO.
• To investigate the intermolecular interactions present in the crystal lattice.

Main Methods:

• Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the molecular and crystal structure.
• Analysis of hydrogen bonding and non-covalent interactions was performed.

Main Results:

• The dihedral angle between the two benzene rings in the title compound was determined to be 54.22(10)°.
• Intermolecular hydrogen bonds of the O-H⋯N type were identified, linking molecules into a zigzag chain along the a axis.

Conclusions:

• The crystal structure reveals specific molecular arrangement dictated by dihedral angles and hydrogen bonding.
• The observed zigzag chain formation provides insight into the self-assembly behavior of this dichloro-nitro-benzene derivative in the solid state.