(2E)-2-[1-(1,3-Benzodioxol-5-yl)-3-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)propylidene]-N-(2-chlorophenyl)hydrazine carboxamide: Synthesis, X-ray Structure, Hirshfeld Surface Analysis, DFT Calculations, Molecular Docking and Antifungal Profile

Abstract

Life-threatening fungal infections accounts for a major global health burden especially for individuals suffering from cancer, acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), or autoimmune diseases. (2E)-2-[1-(1,3-Benzodioxol-5-yl)-3-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)propylidene]-N-(2-chlorophenyl)hydrazinecarboxamide has been synthesized and characterized using various spectroscopic tools to be evaluated as a new antifungal agent. The (E)-configuration of the imine moiety of the title molecule has been unequivocally identified with the aid of single crystal X-ray analysis. The molecular structure of compound 4 was crystallized in the monoclinic, P21/c, a = 8.7780 (6) Å, b = 20.5417 (15) Å, c = 11.0793 (9) Å, β = 100.774 (2)°, V = 1962.5 (3) Å3, and Z = 4. Density functional theory computations have thoroughly explored the electronic characteristics of the title molecule. Moreover, molecular docking studies and Hirshfeld surface analysis were also executed on the title compound 4. The in vitro antifungal potential of the target compound was examined against four different fungal strains.