N-(3,5-Dimethylphenyl)succinamic acid
2011
Study of N-(3,5-Dimethylphenyl)succinamic Acid Crystal Structure
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Saraswathi B. S., Foro Sabine, Gowda B. Thimme
Primary Institution: Mangalore University
Hypothesis
What is the effect of ring and side-chain substitutions on the crystal structures of anilides?
Conclusion
The crystal structure of N-(3,5-dimethylphenyl)succinamic acid shows specific anti conformations of bonds and a three-dimensional network of hydrogen bonds.
Supporting Evidence
- The study determined the crystal structure of N-(3,5-dimethylphenyl)succinamic acid.
- The conformations of N—H and C=O bonds in the amide segment are anti to each other.
- The crystal packing features a three-dimensional network of molecules held together by hydrogen bonds.
Takeaway
This study looks at how certain chemical groups affect the structure of a compound, showing that some bonds are arranged in a specific way.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized and characterized using X-ray diffraction and various spectroscopic methods.
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