2-[(4-Chloro­phen­yl)(hy­droxy)meth­yl]-5,5-dimethyl-1,3,2-dioxaphosphinan-2-one
2011

Crystal Structure of a Hydroxyphosphonate Compound

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Author Information

Author(s): Wang Chubei, Peng Hao, He Hongwu

Primary Institution: Central China Normal University

Hypothesis

The study aims to synthesize hydroxyphosphonate derivatives and report their crystal structure.

Conclusion

The crystal structure of the title compound is stabilized by intermolecular hydrogen bonds.

Supporting Evidence

  • The title compound was synthesized using established literature procedures.
  • The crystal structure was determined using X-ray diffraction techniques.
  • Intermolecular hydrogen bonds were observed in the crystal structure.

Takeaway

The researchers made a new chemical compound and looked at its structure using special techniques to see how its molecules are arranged.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized using a reaction between 4-chlorobenzaldehyde and 5,5-dimethyl-1,3,2-dioxaphosphinane, followed by crystallization.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811008944

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