(E)-1-[(2-Chloro-4-nitro­phenyl­imino)­meth­yl]naphthalen-2-ol
2011

Study of a New Schiff Base Compound

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Wang Juangang, Zhang Jun, Yang Peipei, Chen Tiedan

Primary Institution: Huaibei Normal University

Conclusion

The study presents the crystal structure of a new Schiff base compound, revealing its molecular conformation and interactions.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound exhibits an intramolecular O—H⋯N hydrogen bond that influences its conformation.
  • Weak intermolecular C—H⋯O hydrogen bonds link the molecules into chains.
  • The crystal packing shows π–π interactions between aromatic rings.

Takeaway

Scientists made a new chemical compound and looked at its structure to see how its parts fit together.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized using 2-hydroxy-1-naphthaldehyde and 2-chloro-4-nitrobenzenamine, followed by crystallization.

Limitations

The quality of the single-crystal sample was poor, affecting the refinement results.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811021374

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