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(E)-1,1-Diphenyl-2-(thio-phen-2-yl-methyl-idene)hydrazine
Blanca M Cabrera-Vivas1, Marcos Flores-Alamo2, Ruth Meléndrez-Luévano1
1Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla 72570, Puebla, Pue., Mexico.
Acta Crystallographica. Section E, Structure Reports Online
|February 15, 2014
Summary
This study details the crystal structure of C17H14N2S, revealing two independent molecules with similar conformations. These molecules form a three-dimensional network through specific intermolecular interactions in the solid state.
Area of Science:
- Crystallography
- Chemical Physics
- Materials Science
Background:
- Understanding molecular conformation and packing is crucial for predicting material properties.
- Crystallographic studies provide fundamental insights into the solid-state behavior of organic compounds.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the crystal structure of the title compound, C17H14N2S.
- To analyze the molecular conformations and intermolecular interactions within the crystal lattice.
Main Methods:
- Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the crystal structure.
- Analysis of bond lengths, bond angles, and dihedral angles provided conformational details.
- Identification of intermolecular interactions, such as C-H⋯π bonds, was performed.
Main Results:
- The asymmetric unit contains two crystallographically independent molecules of C17H14N2S.
- The dihedral angles between phenyl rings were measured as 89.32(5)° and 82.80(5)° in the two molecules.
- C-H⋯π interactions were observed, linking molecules into a 3D network.
Conclusions:
- The crystal structure of C17H14N2S is characterized by two similar, independent molecular conformations.
- Intermolecular C-H⋯π interactions play a significant role in organizing the molecules into a stable three-dimensional framework.
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