Pyridine-4-carbaldehyde 4-phenylsemicarbazone
2011
Crystal Structure of Pyridine-4-carbaldehyde 4-phenylsemicarbazone
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Mendoza-Meroño Rafael, Menéndez-Taboada Laura, Fernández-Zapico Eva, García-Granda Santiago
Primary Institution: Universidad de Oviedo
Hypothesis
A new semicarbazone has been synthesized and its crystal structure is reported.
Conclusion
The crystal structure of the compound is stabilized by strong intermolecular hydrogen bonds and specific molecular interactions.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound's molecular conformation is stabilized by intramolecular interactions.
- Strong intermolecular hydrogen bonds connect two molecules to form a synthon unit.
- The crystal packing is further stabilized by C—H···π interactions.
Takeaway
Scientists made a new chemical compound and looked at its structure using special techniques. They found that the way the molecules stick together is really strong.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized from 4-pyridine carboxaldehyde and 4-phenylsemicarbazide, and its structure was analyzed using X-ray diffraction.
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