5-Diethylamino-2-[(E)-(4-ethoxyphenyl)iminomethyl]phenol
2011
Study of a New Compound with Phenol-Imine Structure
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Author Information
Author(s): Soydemir Erkan, Büyükgüngör Orhan, Albayrak Çiğdem, Odabaşoğlu Mustafa
Primary Institution: Ondokuz Mayıs University
Conclusion
The compound C19H24N2O2 adopts a phenol-imine tautomeric form and exhibits specific hydrogen bonding and molecular interactions.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound exhibits an intramolecular O—H⋯N hydrogen bond.
- The dihedral angle between the aromatic rings is 17.33°.
- The compound was obtained with an 82% yield.
Takeaway
Scientists created a new chemical compound that has a special structure and can form bonds in a unique way, which might be useful for making other important substances.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by refluxing a mixture of 5-(diethylamino)-2-hydroxybenzaldehyde and 4-ethoxyaniline in ethanol.
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