Crystal structure of N-(1H-indol-2-ylmethylidene)-4-methoxyaniline

Abstract

The molecule of the title compound, C16H14N2O, contains an essentially planar indole ring system and a phenyl ring. In the crystal, the molecules are linked by a weak intermolecular C—H...O hydrogen bond and C—H...π interactions, forming a one-dimensional column structure along the b-axis direction. These columns are linked by other C—H...π interactions, forming a two-dimensional network structure.

Keywords

• crystal structure
• indole
• schiff base
• bidentate ligand
• c—h...π interactions