2-((Z)-{3-[(Z)-(2-Hydroxy-5-methylbenzylidene)amino]-2,2-dimethylpropyl}iminomethyl)-4-methylphenol
2011
Crystal Structure of a Schiff Base Compound
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Kia Reza, Kargar Hadi, Mirkhani Valiollah, Ganji Fatemeh, Tahir Muhammad Nawaz
Primary Institution: Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
Hypothesis
The study aims to determine the crystal structure of a tetradenate Schiff base ligand.
Conclusion
The title compound exhibits a skew geometry with strong intramolecular hydrogen bonds forming S(6) ring motifs.
Supporting Evidence
- The dihedral angle between the two benzene rings is 73.47°.
- Strong intramolecular O—H⋯N hydrogen bonds generate S(6) ring motifs.
- The compound was synthesized by refluxing specific reactants in ethanol.
Takeaway
The researchers looked at a special chemical compound and found that its structure is twisted in a unique way, which helps it hold together better.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized and then analyzed using X-ray crystallography.
Limitations
The absolute structure could not be determined due to insufficient anomalous scattering.
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