4-(4-Hy­droxy­methyl-1H-1,2,3-triazol-1-yl)benzoic acid
2011

Study of 4-(4-Hydroxymethyl-1H-1,2,3-triazol-1-yl)benzoic Acid

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Ishak Dayang Hazwani Abang, Tajuddin Hairul Anuar, Abdullah Zanariah, Abd Halim Siti Nadiah, Tiekink Edward R. T.

Primary Institution: Department of Chemistry, University of Malaya

Conclusion

The study reveals the molecular structure and hydrogen bonding interactions of the compound, which is a precursor for fluorescent surfactants.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound exhibits a small twist between the benzene and triazole rings.
  • Hydrogen bonds lead to the formation of supramolecular chains.
  • The carboxylic acid group is almost coplanar with the benzene ring.

Takeaway

This study looks at a special chemical compound and how its parts are arranged, which helps in making bright surfactants.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized via a Cu(I)-catalyzed cycloaddition and characterized using X-ray crystallography.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811022409

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