9-Ethyl-N-(3-nitrobenzylidene)-9H-carbazol-3-amine
2011
Crystal Structure of a Carbazole Derivative
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Archana R., Yamuna E., Rajendra Prasad K. J., Thiruvalluvar A., Butcher R. J.
Primary Institution: Rajah Serfoji Government College (Autonomous), Thanjavur
Conclusion
The compound C21H17N3O2 crystallizes with two molecules in the asymmetric unit, showing small deviations from planarity in the carbazole groups.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound crystallizes with two molecules in the asymmetric unit.
- The carbazole groups show small deviations from planarity.
- The dihedral angles between the 3-nitrobenzylideneamine and carbazole groups are 37.9° and 37.0°.
Takeaway
Scientists studied a special chemical compound and found that its structure is very flat, which is important for how it works.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized through a reaction involving m-nitrobenzaldehyde, 3-amino-9-ethylcarbazole, and sodium bicarbonate, followed by purification.
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