Organic Papers: 6-Methoxy-2-[(E)-phenyliminomethyl]phenol
2011
Crystal Structure of 6-Methoxy-2-[(E)-phenylimino-methyl]phenol
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Yu Yu-Ye
Primary Institution: Jinhua College of Vocation and Technology, Jinhua, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China
Conclusion
The study successfully characterized the crystal structure of the compound, revealing its molecular conformation and hydrogen bonding interactions.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound was obtained by condensing o-vanillin and aniline in ethanol.
- The molecule adopts a phenol–imine tautomeric form.
- The dihedral angle between the aromatic rings is 30.57°.
- Intermolecular hydrogen bonds link the molecules into chains.
Takeaway
The researchers made a new chemical compound and looked at its structure using X-ray diffraction to see how its atoms are arranged.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized through a condensation reaction and its structure was analyzed using X-ray diffraction.
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