(E)-N′-[(2-Hydroxynaphthalen-1-yl)methylidene]nicotinohydrazide C17H13N3O2
2011

Crystal Structure of a New Hydrazone Compound

publication Evidence: high

Author Information

Author(s): Liu Shi-Yong, Guo Qin-Qin, Hao Yu-Mei, Wang Xiao-Ling

Primary Institution: College of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Taizhou University

Conclusion

The study presents the crystal structure of a new hydrazone compound, revealing its molecular geometry and hydrogen bonding interactions.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound's molecular structure shows a dihedral angle of 12.2° between the naphthyl and pyridine rings.
  • Intramolecular hydrogen bonding contributes to the molecule's planarity.
  • Intermolecular hydrogen bonds form chains in the crystal structure.

Takeaway

Scientists studied a new chemical compound and found out how its atoms are arranged and how they stick together.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized through a condensation reaction and its structure was determined using X-ray crystallography.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811023257

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