4-Bromo-2-[({2-[(2-hy-droxy-eth-yl)amino]-eth-yl}imino)-meth-yl]phenol

Area of Science:

• Crystallography
• Organic Chemistry
• Supramolecular Chemistry

Background:

• Schiff bases are versatile organic compounds with diverse applications.
• Understanding crystal structures provides insights into molecular interactions and properties.

Purpose of the Study:

• To synthesize and characterize a novel Schiff base compound.
• To elucidate the crystal structure and intermolecular interactions of the synthesized compound.

Main Methods:

• Condensation reaction between 5-bromo-2-hydroxy-benzaldehyde and amino-ethyl-ethanolamine.
• Single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis to determine the crystal structure.
• Analysis of intra- and inter-molecular interactions (hydrogen bonding, halogen bonding).

Main Results:

• The Schiff base compound C11H15BrN2O2 was successfully synthesized.
• The compound crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P21 with two independent molecules.
• Intra-molecular O-H⋯N hydrogen bond and inter-molecular C-H⋯N, C-H⋯O, and Br⋯O interactions were identified.

Conclusions:

• The crystal structure of the new Schiff base compound has been determined.
• The identified interactions play a crucial role in the compound's crystal packing.
• This structural information is valuable for further research and potential applications of Schiff bases.