4,4′-Dimethoxy-2,2′-[2,2-dimethylpropane-1,3-diylbis(nitrilomethanylylidene)]diphenol
2011
Crystal Structure of a Schiff Base Compound
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Kargar Hadi, Kia Reza, Pahlavani Elham, Tahir Muhammad Nawaz
Primary Institution: Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran
Hypothesis
The study aims to determine the crystal structure of a potentially tetradenate Schiff base ligand.
Conclusion
The crystal structure of the title compound was successfully determined, revealing strong intramolecular hydrogen bonds.
Supporting Evidence
- The dihedral angle between the two benzene rings is 30.47 degrees.
- Two strong intramolecular O—H⋯N hydrogen bonds generate two S(6) ring motifs.
Takeaway
The researchers looked at a special chemical compound and found out how its atoms are arranged in a crystal.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized and its crystal structure was analyzed using X-ray crystallography.
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