2-[(E)-(2,4-Dihydroxybenzylidene)azaniumyl]-3-phenylpropanoate
2011
Study of a Schiff Base Compound
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Bahron Hadariah, Fadzel Fatimatuzzahraa Mohd, Kassim Karimah, Hemamalini Madhukar, Fun Hoong-Kun
Primary Institution: Universiti Teknologi MARA
Conclusion
The compound crystallizes as a zwitterion and forms hydrogen bonds that create supramolecular structures.
Supporting Evidence
- The title compound exists as a zwitterion in the solid state.
- The molecule adopts an E configuration about the C=N double bond.
- An intramolecular hydrogen bond generates an S(6) ring motif.
- Adjacent molecules are connected by intermolecular hydrogen bonds.
Takeaway
The researchers looked at a special molecule that can change its charge and stick together with other molecules, which is important for making new materials.
Methodology
X-ray crystallography was used to determine the structure of the compound.
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