N′-(3,4-Dimeth­oxy­benzyl­idene)benzo­hydrazide C16H16N2O3
2011

Crystal Structure of a Schiff Base Compound

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Hashemian Saeedeh, Ghaeinee Vahideh, Notash Behrouz

Primary Institution: Islamic Azad University, Yazd Branch, Yazd, Iran

Conclusion

The crystal structure of N'-(3,4-dimethoxybenzylidene)benzo­hydrazide is characterized by chains of molecules linked by hydrogen bonds.

Supporting Evidence

  • The crystal structure is characterized by chains of molecules linked by intermolecular hydrogen bonds.
  • Further stabilization is provided by weak C—H⋯O contacts.
  • The bond lengths and angles are comparable to those observed in similar compounds.

Takeaway

Scientists studied a special chemical compound and found that its molecules are connected in chains, which helps keep them stable.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized from 3,4-dimethoxybenzaldehyde and benzoylhydrazine in methanol, followed by X-ray analysis of the crystal structure.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536810052128

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