2-[(4-Chlorophenyl)imino]-1,2-diphenylethanone

Abstract

The title Schiff base, C20H14ClNO, obtained from the reaction of 4-chloro aniline with benzil, has an approximate T shape. The dihedral angle between the phenyl rings of the benzil unit is 74.14 (15)°. The extended structure features C—H...O hydrogen bonds.

Keywords

• crystal structure
• benzil
• c—h...o hydrogen bonds
• hirshfeld surface analysis