Organic Papers
2011

Structure of 4-Bromo-2-{[(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)imino]methyl}phenol

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Kwang Ha

Primary Institution: Chonnam National University

Conclusion

The compound exhibits intramolecular hydrogen bonding and forms a nearly planar six-membered ring.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P21/c.
  • It reveals intramolecular O—H···N hydrogen bonding.
  • The dihedral angle between the benzene and pyridine rings is 71.7°.
  • Molecules are stacked in columns along the c axis.

Takeaway

This study looks at a special chemical compound that can bond with metals and shows how its structure is arranged.

Methodology

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

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811003011

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