2-(4-Methylphenoxy)acetohydrazide
2011

Study of 2-(4-Methylphenoxy)acetohydrazide Crystal Structure

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Author Information

Author(s): Fun Hoong-Kun, Quah Ching Kheng, M. Vijesh A., Isloor Arun M.

Primary Institution: Universiti Sains Malaysia

Hypothesis

The study aims to investigate the crystal structure of 2-(4-methylphenoxy)acetohydrazide.

Conclusion

The crystal structure of 2-(4-methylphenoxy)acetohydrazide reveals that molecules are linked into two-dimensional networks through hydrogen bonds.

Supporting Evidence

  • The acetohydrazide group in the compound is nearly flat.
  • Molecules form extensive two-dimensional networks through hydrogen bonding.
  • Bond lengths and angles are consistent with similar structures.

Takeaway

The researchers looked at how a specific chemical compound is arranged in a solid form, and they found that the molecules stick together in a special way.

Methodology

X-ray crystallography was used to determine the crystal structure.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536810051937

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