Synthesis and crystal structure of 1,3-bis(acetoxymethyl)-5-{[(4,6-dimethylpyridin-2-yl)amino]methyl}-2,4,6-triethylbenzene

Abstract

In the crystal structure of the title compound, C26H36N2O4, the tripodal molecule exists in a conformation in which the substituents attached to the central arene ring are arranged in an alternating order above and below the ring plane. The heterocyclic unit is inclined at an angle of 79.6 (1)° with respect to the plane of the benzene ring. In the crystal, the molecules are connected via N—H...O bonds, forming infinite supramolecular strands. Interstrand association involves weak C—H...O and C—H...π interactions, with the pyridine ring acting as an acceptor in the latter case.

Keywords

• crystal structure
• tripodal molecule
• hydrogen bonding
• c—h...π interactions