3-[(E)-(2,4-Dichlorobenzylidene)amino]benzoic acid
2011
Study of a New Organic Compound
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Akmal Muhammad, Siddiqui Waseeq Ahmad, Tahir M. Nawaz, Ashraf Adnan, Nosheen Farhat
Primary Institution: University of Sargodha, Pakistan
Conclusion
The study reports the crystal structure of 3-[(E)-(2,4-Dichlorobenzylidene)amino]benzoic acid, revealing its dimeric formation and hydrogen bonding interactions.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound exhibits inversion-related dimers formed by intermolecular hydrogen bonding.
- A dihedral angle of 55.10° was observed between the 3-aminobenzoic acid group and the 2,4-dichlobenzaldehyde moiety.
- The study utilized a Bruker Kappa APEXII CCD diffractometer for data collection.
Takeaway
The researchers looked at a new chemical compound and found that it forms pairs of molecules that are held together by special bonds.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized from m-aminobenzoic acid and 2,4-dichlorobenzaldehyde, followed by crystallization.
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