(E)-N'-(2-Meth-oxy-benzyl-idene)-3-nitro-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 engineering utilizes intermolecular forces to design materials with specific characteristics.

Purpose of the Study:

• To elucidate the crystal structure of the title compound, C(15)H(13)N(3)O(4).
• To analyze the intermolecular interactions, specifically hydrogen bonding, governing the crystal packing.

Main Methods:

• Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the molecular and crystal structure.
• Analysis of the crystal structure included the measurement of dihedral angles and identification of hydrogen bond networks.

Main Results:

• The crystal structure of C(15)H(13)N(3)O(4) was successfully determined.
• A dihedral angle of 10.9(3)° was observed between the two substituted benzene rings.
• Intermolecular hydrogen bonds (C-H⋯O and N-H⋯O) were identified, leading to the formation of molecular chains along the [101] direction.

Conclusions:

• The study provides a detailed structural characterization of the title compound.
• The identified hydrogen bonding network dictates the supramolecular assembly in the solid state.
• This structural information can be valuable for further studies on related compounds and materials design.