1,2-Bis(3-phen-oxy-benzyl-idene)hydrazine

Area of Science:

• Crystallography
• Organic Chemistry
• Molecular Structure

Background:

• Understanding the precise three-dimensional arrangement of atoms in organic molecules is crucial for predicting their properties and reactivity.
• Crystallographic studies provide fundamental insights into molecular conformation and intermolecular forces.

Purpose of the Study:

• To elucidate the crystal structure of the title compound, C(26)H(20)N(2)O(2).
• To analyze the molecular geometry, including bond angles and torsional angles.
• To identify and characterize intermolecular interactions within the crystal packing.

Main Methods:

• Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the molecular and crystal structure.
• Analysis of bond lengths, bond angles, and torsional angles.
• Identification of non-covalent interactions, such as C-H···π(arene) interactions.

Main Results:

• The title compound, C(26)H(20)N(2)O(2), crystallizes with molecules located on crystallographic inversion centers.
• The benzylidene ring is nearly coplanar with the central hydrazine moiety (inter-planar angle of 4.5°).
• The phenyl ring is oriented at 34.0° relative to the central 1,2-dibenzylidenehydrazine plane.
• C-H···π(arene) interactions were observed, linking molecules through inversion centers.

Conclusions:

• The crystal structure of C(26)H(20)N(2)O(2) has been successfully determined.
• The observed molecular conformation and intermolecular interactions provide a basis for understanding the compound's solid-state behavior.
• This structural data contributes to the broader understanding of organic crystal engineering.