Organic Papers
2011

Crystal Structure of a Schiff Base Compound

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Sun Li-Xia, Yu Yun-Dan, Wei Guo-Ying

Primary Institution: China Jiliang University

Hypothesis

The study investigates the crystal structure of the compound 4-[(E)-(4-Fluorobenzylidene)amino]phenol.

Conclusion

The crystal structure reveals that the compound forms zigzag chains linked by hydrogen bonds.

Supporting Evidence

  • The dihedral angle between the aromatic rings is 55.6°.
  • Molecules are linked by O—H—N hydrogen bonds.
  • The bond lengths and angles are normal and comparable to similar compounds.

Takeaway

The researchers looked at how a specific chemical compound is arranged in a crystal, and they found that it has a unique shape and bonds.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized and its crystal structure was analyzed using X-ray diffraction.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811019921

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