Organic Papers
2011

(Z)-2-[2-(4-Methyl­benzyl­idene)hydrazin­yl]pyridine

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Author Information

Author(s): Yuvaraj Haldorai, Sundaramoorthy S., Velmurugan D., Kalkhambkar Rajesh G.

Primary Institution: Yeungnam University

Conclusion

The crystal structure of the compound shows that the molecules are linked through hydrogen bonds, forming dimers.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound's molecular structure is essentially planar.
  • The dihedral angle between the two aromatic rings is very small at 6.33°.
  • Hydrogen bonds link the molecules into dimers.

Takeaway

This study looks at a special chemical compound and how its molecules stick together in a certain way.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized by refluxing a mixture of 2-hydrazinopyridine and p-tolualdehyde in ethanol.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536810052372

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