4-Bromo-2-[(E)-(4-chlorophenyl)iminomethyl]phenol
2011
Crystal Structure of a Schiff Base Compound
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Amir Adabi Ardakani, Kia Reza Kargar, Hadi Tahir Muhammad Nawaz
Primary Institution: Islamic Azad University, Ardakan Branch, Iran
Hypothesis
The study aims to determine the crystal structure of the Schiff base compound 4-Bromo-2-[(E)-(4-chlorophenyl)imino-methyl]phenol.
Conclusion
The crystal structure features strong intramolecular hydrogen bonds and notable short intermolecular contacts.
Supporting Evidence
- The dihedral angle between the substituted benzene rings is 43.90°.
- Strong intramolecular O—H⋯N hydrogen bonds generate S(6) ring motifs.
- The crystal structure features short intermolecular Br⋯Br and Cl⋯Cl contacts.
Takeaway
The researchers looked at a special chemical compound and found that its structure has some interesting connections between its atoms.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized and analyzed using X-ray diffraction.
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