6,6′-Diethoxy-2,2′-[hexane-1,6-diylbis(nitrilomethanylylidene)]diphenol
2011
Study of a New Schiff Base Compound
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Author Information
Author(s): Kwang Ha
Primary Institution: The Research Institute of Catalysis, Chonnam National University
Conclusion
The compound exhibits strong intramolecular hydrogen bonding and crystallizes in a triclinic space group.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound has a strong O—H⋯N hydrogen bond with a distance of 2.570 Å.
- It crystallizes in the triclinic space group P1.
- The diiminohexylene chain is in an almost anti conformation.
Takeaway
Scientists created a new chemical compound and found that it has strong bonds inside it, which helps it hold its shape.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized from 1,6-diaminohexane and 3-ethoxysalicylaldehyde, followed by crystallization from a toluene solution.
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