4-{(E)-[2-(Pyridin-3-ylcarbonyl)hydrazinylidene]methyl}phenyl acetate

Abstract

The title compound, C15H13N3O3, exists in the E conformation with respect to the azomethane C=N double bond. The pyridyl and phenyl rings form dihedral angles of 35.67 (8) and 36.65 (7)°, respectively with the central C(=O)N2C unit. In the crystal, N—H...O and C—H...O hydrogen bonds connect the molecules into chains along the b axis. Another C—H...O interaction connects molecules along the c-axis direction, forming layers.