4-Meth­oxy-3-(4-nitro­benz­yloxy)benzaldehyde
2011

Crystal Structure of 4-Methoxy-3-(4-nitrobenzyloxy)benzaldehyde

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Duan Zhong-Yu, Ma Guo-Li, Yang Li-Ping

Primary Institution: Hebei University of Technology

Hypothesis

The study investigates the crystal structure of the title compound as a precursor in the preparation of Schiff bases.

Conclusion

The crystal structure is stabilized by weak intermolecular interactions that link molecules into tetramers.

Supporting Evidence

  • The two benzene rings in the compound make a dihedral angle of 3.98°.
  • The crystal packing is stabilized by weak non-classical intermolecular interactions.
  • The synthesis yielded pale-yellow single crystals suitable for X-ray analysis.

Takeaway

The researchers looked at how a specific chemical compound is structured and how its molecules stick together.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized in anhydrous acetonitrile and analyzed using X-ray crystallography.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811016618

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