4,4,4-Trifluoro-3-hydroxy-3-(trifluoromethyl)butanoic acid
2011
Structure of 4,4,4-Trifluoro-3-hydroxy-3-(trifluoromethyl)butanoic acid
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Richard Betz, Thomas Gerber, Henk Schalekamp
Primary Institution: Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Hypothesis
The study aims to elucidate the coordination chemistry of multiply-fluorinated carboxylic acid derivatives.
Conclusion
The crystal structure reveals the presence of both intra- and intermolecular hydrogen bonds, forming dimers and infinite strands.
Supporting Evidence
- The asymmetric unit comprises two molecules of the title compound.
- Intra- and intermolecular hydrogen bonds are present in the crystal structure.
- Intermolecular hydrogen bonds connect the molecules into dimers.
Takeaway
This study looks at a special type of acid that has lots of fluorine atoms, and it shows how these acids can stick together in interesting ways.
Methodology
The structural analysis was performed using single-crystal X-ray diffraction.
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