2-[4-(Carb­oxy­meth­yl)phen­oxy]acetic acid
2011

Structure of 4-Carboxymethoxy Phenylacetic Acid

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Fu Jun-Dan, Wen Yi-Hang

Primary Institution: Zhejiang Normal University

Conclusion

The study successfully synthesized a new aromatic dicarboxylic acid ligand and characterized its crystal structure.

Supporting Evidence

  • The title compound was obtained through a chemical reaction.
  • The molecular structure was characterized using X-ray diffraction.
  • The study provides insights into the hydrogen bonding in the crystal structure.

Takeaway

Scientists made a new chemical compound and looked at its structure using special X-ray techniques.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized through a reaction of 4-hydroxyphenylacetic acid and chloroacetic acid, followed by crystallization for X-ray diffraction analysis.

Limitations

The Flack parameter could not be refined due to the compound being a poor anomalous scatterer.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536810051810

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