9-Ethyl-N-(3-nitro­benzyl­idene)-9H-carbazol-3-amine
2011

Crystal Structure of a Carbazole Derivative

publication 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.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811023890

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