2,2'-Dihydroxy-N,N'-(ethane-1,2-di-yl)di-benzamide

Area of Science:

• Crystallography
• Supramolecular Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry

Background:

• Understanding molecular arrangement in crystals is crucial for predicting material properties.
• Hydrogen bonding plays a key role in the self-assembly of molecules.
• The specific compound C(16)H(16)N(2)O(4) has not been previously characterized structurally.

Purpose of the Study:

• To elucidate the crystal structure of C(16)H(16)N(2)O(4).
• To identify and characterize hydrogen bonding interactions within the crystal.
• To describe the supramolecular architecture formed by the molecules.

Main Methods:

• Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the molecular and crystal structure.
• The crystal structure was analyzed to identify symmetry elements, including inversion centers.
• Hydrogen bond analysis was performed to characterize both intramolecular and intermolecular interactions.

Main Results:

• The asymmetric unit contains a half-molecule, with the full molecule generated by an inversion center.
• An intramolecular O-H⋯O hydrogen bond was observed, forming a six-membered S(6) ring motif.
• Intermolecular N-H⋯O hydrogen bonds link molecules into infinite chains along the [1-10] direction.

Conclusions:

• The crystal structure of C(16)H(16)N(2)O(4) is fully described, highlighting the role of symmetry and hydrogen bonding.
• The observed hydrogen bonding network dictates the formation of one-dimensional supramolecular chains.
• This structural information provides a foundation for further studies on the physical and chemical properties of this compound.