Organic Papers
2011

Study of a New Azo Compound

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Yazıcı Serap, Albayrak Çiğdem, Gümrükçüoğlu Ismail, Şenel Ismet, Büyükgüngör Orhan

Primary Institution: Ondokuz Mayıs University

Conclusion

The study presents the crystal structure of a new azo compound with two independent molecules in the asymmetric unit.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound has a trans configuration with respect to the azo double bond.
  • Each molecule has an intra­molecular O—H⋯O hydrogen bond.
  • The dihedral angles between the aromatic rings are 17.21° and 19.06°.

Takeaway

The researchers looked at a new chemical compound and found that it has a special structure with two similar parts. This compound can be used in various applications like dyes.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized and its crystal structure was analyzed using X-ray diffraction.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811004909

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