2-Eth­oxy-6-[(3-methyl­pyridin-2-yl)­imino­meth­yl]phenol
2011

New Schiff Base Compound

publication Evidence: low

Author Information

Author(s): Yuan Xiao-Ling

Primary Institution: Yichun University

Conclusion

The study reports the preparation and structural analysis of a new Schiff base compound.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound was formed after slow evaporation of a methanol solution.
  • The dihedral angle between the benzene and pyridine rings is very small, indicating planarity.
  • An intramolecular hydrogen bond contributes to the stability of the compound.

Takeaway

Scientists made a new chemical compound by mixing two ingredients, and they found that it has a special shape.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized through a condensation reaction and analyzed using X-ray crystallography.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811012116

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