(3E,5E)-1-Benzyl-3,5-dibenzylidenepiperidin-4-one

In the title compound, C26H23NO, C—H...O hydrogen bonds generate a ribbon structure along the a axis. These ribbons further assemble into a one-dimensional sheet parallel to the ac plane via C—H...π interactions. The piperidin-4-one ring adopts a sofa conformation with the 1-benzyl group in the equatorial position, and the 3- and 5-phenyl substituents stretched out on either side. The benzylidene units adopt E configurations and the 1-benzyl group is disposed towards the 3- substituent of the piperidin-4-one ring.