4-(4-Nitrophenoxy)butanol
2011
Crystal Structure of 4-(4-Nitrophenoxy)butanol
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Akhter Zareen, McKee Vickie, Saif Ullah Khan Muhammad, Iftikhar Bushra, Siddiqi Humaira M.
Primary Institution: Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
Conclusion
The study reveals the crystal structure of 4-(4-nitrophenoxy)butanol, highlighting its hydrogen bonding and π-π stacking interactions.
Supporting Evidence
- The crystal structure features intermolecular hydrogen bonding that links molecules into supramolecular chains.
- There is π-π stacking between 4-nitrophenyl groups with a specific interplanar distance.
- The synthesis involved a reaction between 1,4-butane diol and p-nitrochlorobenzene.
Takeaway
This study looks at a special chemical compound and how its molecules stick together in a certain way, which helps scientists understand its properties better.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized using Williamson's etherification and characterized through X-ray crystallography.
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