Organic Papers (E)-4-{[2-(2-Furylcarbonyl)hydrazinylidene]methyl}-2-methoxyphenyl acetate C15H14N2O5
2011
Crystal Structure of a Schiff Base Compound
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Xu Jun, Yue Xiao-yu
Primary Institution: Zhengzhou College of Animal Husbandry Engineering
Hypothesis
The study aims to synthesize and report the crystal structure of a specific Schiff base compound.
Conclusion
The synthesized Schiff base compound forms chains in the crystal structure through hydrogen bonding.
Supporting Evidence
- The molecule adopts an E geometry with a dihedral angle of 14.63° between the furyl and benzene rings.
- Intermolecular hydrogen bonds link the molecules into chains along the b axis.
- Weak C—H⋯O interactions connect the chains, forming corrugated layers.
Takeaway
The researchers made a new chemical compound and looked at its structure using special techniques. They found that the molecules stick together in chains.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized through a condensation reaction and analyzed using X-ray crystallography.
Limitations
The absolute structure could not be reliably determined due to the absence of significant anomalous scattering.
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