Organic Papers
2011

(E)-Benzaldehyde (2,4,6-trichlorophenyl)hydrazone

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Huang Yan-Lan, Li Deng-Feng, Sun Jian, Gao Jin-Hua, Shan Shang

Primary Institution: Zhejiang University of Technology

Hypothesis

The study investigates the structure and properties of a specific phenylhydrazone derivative.

Conclusion

The title compound crystallizes in an E conformation and forms supra-molecular chains linked by hydrogen bonds.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound was obtained from a condensation reaction of benzaldehyde and 2,4,6-trichlorophenylhydrazine.
  • The molecule assumes an E configuration with specific dihedral angles between rings.
  • Hydrogen bonds link the molecules into chains in the crystal structure.

Takeaway

Scientists made a new chemical compound and found that its molecules stick together in a special way.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized through a condensation reaction and characterized using X-ray crystallography.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S160053681100328X

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