Organic Papers
2011

(E,E)-1,2-Bis(2,4,5-trimethoxybenzylidene)hydrazine

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Author Information

Author(s): Fun Hoong-Kun, Jansrisewangwong Patcharaporn, Karalai Chatchanok, Chantrapromma Suchada

Primary Institution: Universiti Sains Malaysia

Hypothesis

The study investigates the effect of trimethoxy substituent positions on the fluorescence property of the compound.

Conclusion

The crystal structure of the compound reveals a nearly planar configuration with specific dihedral angles and torsion angles indicating the arrangement of methoxy groups.

Supporting Evidence

  • The asymmetric unit contains one half-molecule, with the complete molecule generated by a crystallographic inversion centre.
  • The molecule is nearly planar with a dihedral angle between the two benzene rings of 0.03°.
  • The crystal structure is stabilized by weak C—H⋯π interactions.

Takeaway

The researchers made a new chemical compound and looked at how its parts are arranged, which helps us understand how it might glow.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized by mixing hydrazine hydrate and 2,4,5-trimethoxybenzaldehyde in ethanol, followed by recrystallization.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811019040

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