3-Methoxy-2-[(E)-(4-methoxyphenyl)iminomethyl]phenol
2011
Study of 3-Methoxy-2-[(E)-(4-methoxyphenyl)iminomethyl]phenol
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Author Information
Author(s): Özdemir Tari Gonca, Işık Şamil, Özkan Ramazan, Alaman Ağar Ayşen
Primary Institution: Ondokuz Mayıs University
Conclusion
The compound adopts an enol–imine tautomeric form and exhibits specific hydrogen bonding interactions in its crystal structure.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound exhibits a dihedral angle of 44.08° between its two phenyl rings.
- Intramolecular hydrogen bonds contribute to the stability of the compound's structure.
- Intermolecular hydrogen bonds link the molecules into sheets in the crystal.
Takeaway
This study looks at a chemical compound and how its structure is arranged, showing that it has special bonds that help hold it together.
Methodology
The compound was prepared by refluxing a mixture of 2-hydroxy-6-methoxybenzaldehyde and 4-methoxyaniline in ethanol, followed by crystallization for X-ray analysis.
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