Synthesis and Crystal Structures of 4-(3-Nitropyridin-2-ylamino)phenol and 4-(3-Aminopyridin-2-ylamino)phenol

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The title compounds, 4-(3-nitropyridin-2-ylamino)phenol (I) and 4-(3-aminopyridin-2-ylamino)phenol (II), are two intermediates for the synthesis of a potential antitumor agent ABT-751. The reaction of 4-aminophenol with 2-chloro-3-nitropyridine yielded I which was converted into II by reduction. Instead of the Pd/C catalytic hydrogenation described in many literature, reduction with cheap sodium sulfide in aqueous media was utilized for shorting the reaction time and simplifying the operation. The crystal structures of the resultant compounds were determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The compound I is crystallized in P2₁/c space group of monoclinic system, with a = 11.5236(19) ?, b = 8.7389(17) ?, c = 10.684(3) ? and α = 90.00°, β = 107.76(3)°, γ = 90.00°. The compound II is crystallized in Cc space group of monoclinic system, with a = 10.688(2) ?, b = 14.2181(18) ?, c = 7.9836(15) ? and α = 90.00°, β = 125.801(7)°, γ = 90.00°. In both crystal structures, the intermolecular N–H–O and O–H–N hydrogen bonds link the molecules, which effectively stabilize the structures.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of 2-(2,3,4-Trimethoxy-6-Methylbenzylideneamino)phenol

Abstract  The title compound 2-(2,3,4-trimethoxy-6-methylbenzylideneamino)phenol (C₁₇H₁₉NO₄, M _r = 301.33) was synthesised and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectra and single crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal belongs to monoclinic, space group P21/c, with a = 10.4458(14), b = 8.3870(10), c = 17.780(2) ?, β = 91.102(2)^°, V = 1557.4(3) ?³, Z = 4, D _c = 1.285 g/cm³, λ = 0.71073 ?, μ(Mo Kα) = 0.092 mm⁻¹, F(000) = 640. The final refinement gave R = 0.0452, wR(F ²) = 0.1065 for 2,743 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). X-ray diffraction analysis reveals that the molecule adopts an E configuration at the C=N functional bond. The dihedral angle between the two phenyl rings is 38.3(3)°. The crystal structure is stabilized by C–H···O, O–H···O and O–H···N hydrogen bonds and π–π stacking interactions. Graphical Abstract  The title compound 2-(2,3,4-trimethoxy-6-methylbenzylideneamino)phenol (C₁₇H₁₉NO₄, M _r = 301.33) was synthesised and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectra and single crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal belongs to monoclinic, space group P21/c, with a = 10.4458(14), b = 8.387(1), c = 17.780(2) ?, β = 91.102(2)°, V = 1557.4(3) ?³, Z = 4, D _c = 1.285 g/cm³, λ = 0.71073 ?, μ(Mo Kα) = 0.092 mm⁻¹, F(000) = 640. The final refinement gave R = 0.0452, wR(F ²) = 0.1065 for 2,743 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). X-ray diffraction analysis reveals that the molecule adopts an E configuration at the C=N functional bond. The dihedral angle between the two phenyl rings is 38.3(3)°. The crystal structure is stabilized by C–H···O and O–H···O hydrogen bonds and π–π stacking interactions.      

Synthesis,Spectroscopic Studies and X-ray Analysis of (<Emphasis Type="Italic">E</Emphasis>)-2-(2-Fluorophenyl)-3-(6-Nitrobenzo[d][1,3]dioxol-5-yl) Acrylic Acid

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In the solid-state structure of the title compound, C₁₆H₁₀FNO₆, the configuration about the C=C double bond is E. The compound crystallized in the triclinic system, having space group P-1 with unit cell dimensions a = 5.829(10) ?, b = 8.801(16) ?, c = 13.543(3) ?, α = 87.753(15)°, β = 81.945(15)°, γ = 86.342(14)°. The structure of the molecule is V-shaped and in the crystal the molecules are linked to form inversion dimers connected by pairs of C–H···O hydrogen bonds.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Compound with Two Conformational Isomers: 2-(2,6-Difluorobenzamido)-4-methyl-<Emphasis Type="Italic">N–o</Emphasis>-tolylthiazole-5-carboxamide

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The single crystal of the title compound (C₁₉H₁₅F₂N₃O₄S) with two conformational isomers was obtained from the solution of the title compound dissolved in the ethyl acetate by slow evaporation at room temperature. The crystal is Orthorhombic, space group Pca2(1) with a = 21.840(2) ?, b = 7.5321(8) ?, c = 22.365(2) ?, α = 90.00°, β = 90.00°, γ = 90.00°, empirical formula is C₃₈H₃₀F₄N₆O₄S₂, Mr = 774.80, V = 3,679.2(6) ?³, Z = 4, D _c = 1.399 g/cm³, μ(MoKα) = 0.215 mm⁻¹, F(000) = 1,600, S = 1.032, the final R = 0.0328, wR ₂ = 0.0811 for 4,708 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). In the unit cell, there are two independent molecules having only slightly different bond lengths, torsion angles and the corresponding dihedral angles of the two molecules are also different. In the crystal structure, molecules are linked through aromatic π–π stacking and intermolecular N–H···N hydrogen bonds interactions, forming 1D chain structure.     

Synthesis,Characterization and Crystal Structure of 4,5-Bis(Cyclohexanecarbonylthio)-1,3-dithiolane-2-thione Crystal

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A new crystal of 4,5-bis(cyclohexanecarbonylthio)-1,3-dithiolane-2-thione has been prepared at room temperature and characterized by elemental analysis, UV–Vis–NIR absorption spectrum and X-ray single crystal determination. The complex crystallized in triclinic space group P-1 with unit cell dimensions a = 5.37370(10) ?, b = 12.8618(2) ?, c = 15.2481(2) ?, α = 74.8530(10)°, β = 80.6000(10)°, γ = 85.9550(10)°, V = 1003.18(3) ?³, Z = 2, D _x = 1.3861(1) g cm⁻³. The X-ray structure determination revealed that the crystal is centered-symmetrical and the molecules form dimers with a long intermolecular S···S interaction in the crystal.     

The hydrogen bonding in 2-amino-3-cyano-4-(3-nitrophenyl)-4,6-dihydro-5H-pyrano[3,2-c]quinolin-5-one N,N-dimethylformamide solvate monohydrate

The crystal structure of 2-amino-3-cyano-4,6-dihydro-4-(3-nitrophenyl)-5H-pyrano[3,2-c]quinolin-5-one N,N-dimethylformamide solvate monohydrate is determined by room temperature X-ray diffraction. The title compound 1, C₂₂H₂₁N₅O₆, is triclinic, space group P-1, a=9.109(2) ?, b=11.340(2) ?, c=12.485(2) ?, α=70.02(1)°, β=69.36(1)°, γ=67.32(1)°, Z=2, V=1081.4(4) ?³. It is interesting that a bridge-like hydrogen bond O–H···O is formed between the title compound and solvent molecules of water with molecular ratio of 2:2 building a bi-layer framework. In addition, there are two other types of classical hydrogen bonds N–H···N and N–H···O in the crystal structure.Supplementary material Crystallographic data for the structure reported in this paper have been deposited with the Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre as supplementary publication no. CCDC-275001. Copies of available material can be obtained, free of charge, on application to the Director, CCDC, 12 Union Road, Cambridge CB2 1EZ, UK, (fax: +44-(0) 1223–336033 or e-mail: deposit@ccdc.cam.ac.uk).     

Structure of 2-(1-phenylimidiazolidin-2-ylidene)- malononitrile and 2-(hexahydropyrimidinyl-2-ylidene)- malononitrile

The crystal structure of 2-(1-phenylimidazolidin-2-ylidene)-malononitrile, I, and 2-(hexahydropyrimidin-2-ylidene)-malononitrile, II, were determined with crystal data (I: Monoclinic, P2₁/n, a=8.116(3) ?, b=7.650(3) ?, c=17.399(7) ?, β=93.065(6)°, R _all=0.0980; II: Monoclinic, P2₁/n, a=9.169(2) ?, b=8.103(2) ?, c=10.337(3) ?, β=99.853(4)°, R _all=0.0877). N−H···N hydrogen bonds were responsible for the formation of centrosymmetric dimers of I and one-dimensional zigzag molecular chains of II.     

X-ray structure analysis of 1-(4-bromophenyl)-3-(4-chlorophenyl)-prop-2-en-1-one

The title compound crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c with unit cell parameters a = 15.6239(15) ?, b = 14.0537(14) ?, c = 5.8396(5) ?, β = 92.666(3)°, V = 1280.8 (2) ?³, and Z = 4. The final reliability index is 0.0538 for 2921 observed reflections. Two phenyl rings of the title molecule are not coplanar, with a dihedral angle of 46.3(0)°. The molecular planarity of this substituted chalcone is strongly affected by the 4′-bromo group. The crystal cohesion is accentuated by π···π, C–H···Br interactions and R₃ ¹ (11) hydrogen bond.     

Synthesis,Characterization and Antibacterial Activity of <Emphasis Type="Italic">N</Emphasis>-(2,3,4-Trimethoxy-6-methylbenzylidene)-2-methyl-benzenamine

Abstract  The title compound N-(2,3,4-trimethoxy-6-methylbenzylidene)-2-methyl-benzenamine (C₁₈H₂₁NO₃, M _r = 299.36) was synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectra and single crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal belongs to monoclinic, space group P2₁/n, with a = 7.2804(5), b = 8.5909(9), c = 26.117(3) ?, β = 92.056(2)°, V = 1,632.4(3) ?³, Z = 4, D _c = 1.218 g cm⁻³, λ = 0.71073 ?, μ(Mo Kα) = 0.083 mm⁻¹, F(000) = 640. The final refinement gave R = 0.0497, wR(F ²) = 0.1157 for 2,879 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). X-ray diffraction analysis reveals that the dihedral angle between the two phenyl rings is 25.9 (2)°. The molecule adopts a trans configuration about the central C=N functional bond. The crystal structure is stabilized by C–H…O hydrogen bonds and π–π stacking interactions. The title compound possesses moderate antibacterial activity. Graphical Abstract  The title compound N-(2,3,4-trimethoxy-6-methylbenzylidene)-2-methyl-benzenamine (C₁₈H₂₁NO₃, M _r = 299.36) was synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectra and single crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal belongs to monoclinic, space group P2₁/n, with a = 7.2804(5), b = 8.5909(9), c = 26.117(3) ?, β = 92.056(2)°, V = 1,632.4(3) ?³, Z = 4, D _c = 1.218 g cm⁻³, λ = 0.71073 ?, μ(Mo Kα) = 0.083 mm⁻¹, F(000) = 640. The final refinement gave R = 0.0497, wR(F ²) = 0.1157 for 2,879 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). X-ray diffraction analysis reveals that the dihedral angle between the two phenyl rings is 25.9 (2)°. The molecule adopts a trans configuration about the central C=N functional bond. The crystal structure is stabilized by C–H…O hydrogen bonds and π–π stacking interactions. The title compound possesses moderate antibacterial activity.      

Crystallographic and conformational analyses of zwitterionic form of (<Emphasis Type="Italic">E</Emphasis>)-2-methoxy-6-[(2-morpholinoethylimino)methyl]phenolate

The single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis of the title compound, C₁₄H₂₀N₂O₃, reveals that the structure is adapted to its zwitterionic form and centrosymmetric dimers are formed by N⁺–H···O⁻ type ionic weak hydrogen bonds in the crystal structure. The title compound crystallizes in the triclinic space group P−1 with a = 5.9255(13) ?, b = 9.853(3) ?, c = 12.248(3) ?, α = 101.793(19)°, β = 94.941(17)°, γ = 104.36(2)°, Z = 2, D_x = 1.308 g/cm³, μ (Mo-K_α) = 0.092 mm⁻¹. The structure was solved by direct methods and refined to a final R = 0.0371 for 2183 reflections with I > 2σ (I). The crystal structure is stabilized by N⁺–H···O⁻ type intra-molecular hydrogen bonds and N⁺–H···O⁻ type packing interactions referred to as weak hydrogen bonds. To elucidate conformational flexibility of the title molecule, the selected torsion angle is varied from −180° to +180° in every 10° separately and then molecular energy profile is calculated and construed. In addition, charge-population analysis of the crystallographically observed structure confirms its zwitterionic form.     

PM3 semiempirical study and its comparison with X-ray crystal structure of 4-[2-Methyl-4-(4-methoxyphenylazo)] phenoxyphtalonitrile

  The molecular and crystal structures of the title compound, C₂₂H₁₆N₄O₂, were determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction technique. The title compound crystallizes in monoclinic space group P1 2 ₁ /n1, with a=12.7811(9) ?, b=8.2002(4) ?, c=17.8772(14) ?, Z=4, D _calc=1.3112(1) g/cm³, μ (Mo-K_α)=0.087 mm⁻¹. The structure was solved by direct methods and refined to a final R=0.056 for 1891 reflections with I > 2σ (I). The asymmetric unit in the crystal structure contains only one neutral molecule. The positions of nitrogen atoms in the azo groups were disordered. There is no classic hydrogen bond in the crystal structure. The molecules in the crystal structure are stacked by π–π stacking and one edge-to-face interactions. In order to determine conformational flexibility and crystal packing effects on the molecules, molecular energy profile of the title compound was obtained with respect to the selected torsion angle, which is varied from −180° to +180° in every 10° via PM3 semi-empirical method.     

Crystallographic and Conformational Analysis of [(<Emphasis Type="Italic">E</Emphasis>)-2-[(3-Chlorophenylimino)methy])-4-methoxyphenol]

Abstract  The crystal structure of C₁₄H₁₂ClNO₂ was determined by X-ray analysis. It crystallizes in the triclinic space group Pc with a = 12.5346(10) ?, b = 4.5101(3) ?, c = 12.0534(11) ?, α = 90.00o, β = 113.669(6)o, γ = 90.00o, Z = 2, Dx = 1.393 mg/m³, μ (MoK_α) = 0.298 mm⁻¹. The title compound is photochromic and molecule is non-planar. It adopts a phenol–imine tautomeric form with a strong intramolecular O–H···N hydrogen bond and a strong intermolecular C–H···O hydrogen bond. Minimum energy conformations AM1 were calculated as a function of the three torsion angles θ1(C10–C9–N1–C8), θ2(C9–N1–C8–C1) and θ3(N1–C8–C1–C6), varied every 10°. As in the X-ray experiment results, molecule has an angle that makes it non-planar between two aromatic rings in AM1 optimized geometry. Graphical Abstract  Molecular and crystal structure of [(E)-2-[(3-chlorophenylimino)methy])-4-methoxyphenol], C₁₄H₁₂ClNO₂, have been determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction study, and conformational analysis of the title molecule with respect to the selected torsion angle has been achieved by AM1 semi-empirical calculations.      

Spectroscopic Studies and Crystal Structure of 1-(Morpholino (Phenyl) Methyl) Pyrrolidine-2,5-Dione

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A new mannich base 1-(morpholino(phenyl)methyl)pyrrolidine-2,5-dione formed by the direct condensation of morpholine, succinimide and benzaldehyde has been synthesized. The structure of this mannich base has been elucidated on the basis of micro elemental analysis, IR, ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR, UV–Visible Techniques and Mass. The crystal structure of the title compound C₁₅ H₁₈ N₂ O₃ was determined. It crystallizes in the triclinic system, space group P − 1, with a = 8.8122(13) ?, b = 9.2794(14) ?, c = 9.814 (3) ?, α = 107.154(9)°, β = 97.936(9)°, γ = 110.197(7)°,V = 693.4(2) ?³, D _x  = 1.314 Mg/m³. The structure was solved by the full-matrix least squares on F² and had a refined R value of 0.0486 for 8567 observed reflections. The six membered heterocyclic ring of the morpholino moiety adopts a chair conformation. The crystal structure is stabilized by weak intermolecular C–H···O interactions that link the molecules into inversion dimers.     

Crystal Structure of Bis[hydrobis(3-phenylpyrazolyl)(5-phenylpyrazolyl)borato]-zinc(II)

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The X-ray crystal structure of (C₅₄ H₄₂ B₂ N₁₂ Zn)*2(C H Cl₃) is reported. The title compound is a chloroform-solvated neutral complex crystallizing in the Triclinic space group, P − 1, with two half complexes (each located on a crystallographic center of inversion) and two full chloroform molecules appearing in the asymmetric unit. The capping ligands are related by symmetry and together form, essentially, an octahedral coordination sphere. Strain is apparent in the complex as indicated by asymmetric bond distances and angles. Final statistical data: R = 4.60% with I > 2σ(I), a = 11.2912(8) ?, b = 14.7912(11) ?, c = 17.0047(13) ?, α = 72.3560(10)°, β = 89.8950(10)°, γ = 88.1010(10)°, Z = 2.     

Three-Six-Membered Rings with Diverse Conformations in the Structure of 9-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-3,3-Dimethyl-10-(4-Methylphenyl)-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10-Decahydroacridin-1,8-Dione

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The crystal structure of 9-(4-methoxyphenyl)-3,3-dimethyl-10-(4-methylphenyl)-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10- decahydroacridin-1,8-dione is determined by X-ray diffraction at 153(2) K. The title compound 1, C₂₂H₂₁N₅O₆, is triclinic, space group P-1, a = 9.6382(15) ?, b = 11.5847(15) ?, c = 12.4722(11) ?, α = 66.075(9)°, β = 70.176(9)°, γ = 85.800(13)°, Z = 2, V = 1194.1(3) ?³. It is interesting that the central pyridine ring of the acridine moiety is slightly distorted and adopts a boat conformation. The outer six-membered ring with two methyl groups adopts half-chair conformation, while another outer partially saturated six-membered ring adopts distorted boat form. In addition, the un-classical hydrogen bonds of C–H···O link the molecules forming polymers in the crystals.     

Crystal Structure and Conformation Study of 3-Methyl-2, 6-bis (4-chlorophenyl) Piperidin-4-one Thiosemicarbazone Derivative

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The 1, 3-dipolar cycloaddition reactions with trans azomethine ylide produce spirooxindole derivatives, which are active against certain bacterial pathogens. Spirooxindole ring systems have a very important place in medicinal chemistry because they are the central skeleton for numerous alkaloids and have potential biological activity. This newly synthesized target molecule, PSSPI was crystallized and its X-ray crystal structure has been derived. The crystallographic data of PSSPI are: C₃₄H₃₈N₂O₃; M.W = 522.7, Monoclinic, P2₁/a, with cell parameters a = 11.959(6) ?, b = 19.308(3) ?, c = 13.452(6) ?, β = 107.81(4)°; V = 2957(2) ?³, Z = 4, D _cal = 1.174 mg/m³, λ (Mo K _α ) = 0.71073 ?. Based on the crystal structure, the piperidine, pyrrolidine and cyclohexanone rings adopt half-chair, envelop and twisted sofa conformations respectively. The rings oxindole and cyclohexanone are parallel to each other but perpendicular to the pyrrolidine ring. C–H···N, C–H···O and N–H···O types of intra and intermolecular interactions control the molecules in the crystal packing.     

Synthesis, Crystal and Molecular Structure of 1-(2-Chlorobenzyl)-2-methylthio-1H-benzimidazole

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1-(2-Chlorobenzyl)-2-methylthio-1H-benzimidazole compound has been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR and ¹H-NMR spectroscopy and single crystal X-ray diffraction. The compound crystallizes in the triclinic space group P-1 with unit cell parameters a = 17.201 ?, b = 5.873 ?, c = 24.791 ?, α = 67.410(10)°, β = 74.083(11)°, γ = 81.858(12)°. In the crystal packing, no classic hydrogen bonds are founded, but C–H···π interactions are being between the molecules. The molecular geometry and vibrational frequencies of (C₁₅H₁₃ClN₂S) in the ground state have been calculated by using Hartree–Fock (HF) and Density Functional Method (DFT/B3LYP) with 6-31G(d) basis set. The optimized geometric bond lengths and bond angles obtained by using HF and DFT (B3LYP) show the best agreement with the experimental data.     

5-Pyridine 4-yl-3H-(1,3,4) Oxadiazole-2 Thione Hydrochloride Monohydrate, (I), and 4 [5-Ethylsulfanyl)-(1,3,4) Thiadiazole-2-yl]-Pyridinium Perchlorate, (II)

Abstract  

The title compounds C₇H₈ClN₃O₂S, (I), and C₉H₁₀ClN₃O₄S_2, (II), both crystallize in monoclinic space group P2₁ /c with unit cell parameters (I) a = 7.9402(7), b = 10.6312(9), c = 11.7626(10), ?, β = 99.271(5)°, Z = 4 and (II) a = 5.1439(2), b = 9.0636(4), c = 27.1814 (7), ?, β = 95.116(2)°, Z = 4. In (I) the molecule consists of a 5-pyridine-4-yl group bonded to the carbon atom at the 5 position of (1, 3, 4) oxadiazole-2 thione hydrochloride monohydrate. The angle between the mean planes of the oxadiazole and pyridine rings is 9.6(6)°. Crystal packing in (I) is stabilized by strong N–H···O hydrogen bonds in concert with a solvent water molecule and weak O–H···Cl, O–H···S, N–H···Cl intermolecular interactions. The crystal structure of compound (II) consists of 4 [5-ethylsulfanyl)-(1, 3, 4) thiadiazole-2-yl]-pyridinium perchlorate, (C₉H₁₀N₃S₂)⁺(ClO₄)⁻, cation–anion pairs, containing strong intermolecular N–H···O hydrogen bonds and weak C–H···O and N–H···O intermolecular interactions operating between the ionic species that form a cooperative hydrogen-bonded, infinite chain O–H···O–H···O–H network which generates a sheet motif structure in the unit cell. It is also supported by weak intermolecular Cg···Cg π–π and Cl–O···Cg π-ring interactions which gives additional support to molecular packing stability in the unit cell. Geometry optimized MOPAC AM1 computational calculations on each compound provides support to the structural features in their respective crystal structures.     

The Crystal Structures of (Z)-Ethyl 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-(2,4-difluorophenyl-amino)acrylate and its Analogues

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The title compound, C₁₇H₁₄ClF₂NO₂, crystallizes in monoclinic space group P2₁/c with unit cell dimension of a = 16.276(3) ?, b = 7.5030(15) ?, c = 13.812(3) ?, α = 90°, β = 111.11(3)°, γ = 90° and Z = 4. The structure of the title compound reveals a Z configuration with respect to the C=C double bond in aminoacrylate fragment. The molecule is stabilized by intramolecular N–H···F and N–H···O hydrogen bonds. In the ethyl 2-aryl-3-arylaminoacrylates, electronic properties of the substituents in the aniline motif clearly affected the attached C–N bond length, and such effect is very little relative to Z-/E-configuration with respect to the C=C double bond.     

Synthesis, Spectroscopic Characterization and Crystal Structure of a New Acetyl phosphorylamidate P(O)[NHC(O)C6H4(4-NO2)][N(CH(CH3)2)(CH2C6H5)]2

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A new acetyl phosphorylamidate P(O)[NHC(O)C₆H₄(4-NO₂)][N(CH(CH₃)₂)(CH₂C₆H₅)]₂ has been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, ¹H, ¹³C and ³¹P NMR, IR and single crystal X-ray diffraction. Single crystal X-ray analysis shows that it belongs to triclinic system, space group P[`1] P\bar{1} , with a = 10.5868(16) Å, b = 11.8058(18) Å, c = 12.4364(19) Å, α = 65.410(3)°, β = 67.492(4)°, γ = 85.879(3)°, V = 1,298.6(3) Å³, and Z = 2. The intermolecular PO···HN hydrogen bond makes H-bonded dimer of molecule with Ci symmetry. In the crystal network, the dimers are aggregated in the chain arrays through π-stacking between p-NO₂–C₆H₄–C(O)–NH– moieties. Moreover, weak C–H···O and C–H···π interactions exist in the crystal network.