The title compound, C17H11N5O.H2O, forms two-dimensional layers parall
el to the (<10(1)over bar >) plane. The dihedral angle between the pla
nes of the diazafluorene moiety and the pyridine ring is 27.74(4)degre
es. The crystal structure is stabilized by O-H ... N, N-H ... O, C-H .
.. O and C-H ... N hydrogen bonds.