Organic Papers
2011

Crystal Structure of 2-(3-Methoxyphenoxy)benzoic Acid

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Zhang Zhi-Fang

Primary Institution: Yulin University

Hypothesis

The study aims to elucidate the crystal structure of 2-(3-methoxyphenoxy)benzoic acid and its implications for pharmacological activities.

Conclusion

The crystal structure reveals that the molecules form hydrogen-bonded dimers linked into a three-dimensional network.

Supporting Evidence

  • The crystal structure shows classical O—H⋯O hydrogen-bonded carboxylic acid dimers.
  • The dimers are linked by C—H⋯π interactions into a three-dimensional network.
  • The dihedral angle between the benzene rings is 69.6°.

Takeaway

This study looks at how a specific chemical compound is structured, which helps us understand how it might work in medicine.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized using Ullmann condensation and characterized using X-ray crystallography.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811011019

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