4-[(Dieth­oxy­phosphino­yl)meth­yl]benzoic acid
2011

Structure of a Phosphonate Compound

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Karthikeyan S., Sethusankar K., Rajeshwaran Ganesan Gobi, Mohanakrishnan Arasambattu K.

Primary Institution: RKM Vivekananda College (Autonomous), Chennai, India

Conclusion

The crystal structure of the compound shows that molecules are linked into dimers through hydrogen bonds.

Supporting Evidence

  • The phosphonate group in the compound is nearly perpendicular to the ethyl groups.
  • The crystal structure is stabilized by weak interactions between the molecules.
  • The study provides insights into the structural properties of phosphonate derivatives.

Takeaway

The study looks at a special chemical compound and how its molecules stick together in a certain way.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized using a reaction between 4-(bromomethyl)benzoic acid and triethylphosphite, followed by purification and crystallization.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811008282

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