Redetermination of 3-methylbenzoic acid C8H8O2
2011
Redetermination of 3-methylbenzoic acid
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Moreno-Fuquen Rodolfo, De Almeida Santos Regina, Kennedy Alan R.
Conclusion
The study provides a more precise crystal structure of 3-methylbenzoic acid compared to previous determinations.
Supporting Evidence
- The study presents a crystal structure with significantly higher precision than the original determination.
- The structure includes dimers linked by hydrogen bonds and displays rotational disorder in methyl groups.
- Weak C—H⋯O interactions contribute to the overall crystal structure.
Takeaway
The researchers looked at a chemical called 3-methylbenzoic acid and found a better way to describe its structure using X-ray analysis.
Methodology
X-ray crystallography was used to analyze the structure of 3-methylbenzoic acid.
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