1-[(E)-(2-Methyl-3-nitrophenyl)iminomethyl]-2-naphthol

Abstract

The title Schiff base compound, C18H14N2O3, has an intermediate state between NH and OH tautomers. The molecular structure is stabilized by an O—H...N hydrogen bond. The dihedral angle between the naphthalene ring system and the benzene ring is 37.44 (5)°.