The title compound, C16H10Cl2N4O, has been synthesized as a potent fungicidal agent and plant growth regulatory agent, and its crystal structure was determined. In the crystal structure, weak inter­molecular C—H⋯Cl inter­actions are found. The dihedral angles between the planes of the pyridine and triazole rings, and between the substituted phenyl and triazole rings, are 82.4 (2) and 118.8 (3)°, respectively.

C16H10Cl2N4O, a potent fungicidal agent and plant growth regulator, has been synthesized and its crystal structure determined, revealing weak intermolecular C-HCl interactions.

(Z)-3-(2,6-Dichlorophenyl)-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-2-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)prop-2-en-1-one

Key Takeaway: C16H10Cl2N4O, a potent fungicidal agent and plant growth regulator, has been synthesized and its crystal structure determined, revealing weak intermolecular C-HCl interactions.

(Z)-3-(2,6-Dichloro­phen­yl)-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-2-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)prop-2-en-1-one

Key Takeaway: C16H10Cl2N4O, a potent fungicidal agent and plant growth regulator, has been synthesized and its crystal structure determined, revealing weak intermolecular C-HCl interactions.

(Z)-3-(2,6-Dichlorophenyl)-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-2-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)prop-2-en-1-one