4-(Imidazol-1-yl)benzoic acid
2011

Crystal Structure of 4-(Imidazol-1-yl)benzoic Acid

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Author Information

Author(s): Zheng Zheng, Geng Wen-Qian, Wu Zhi-Chao, Zhou Hong-Ping

Primary Institution: Anhui University

Conclusion

The study presents the crystal structure of 4-(Imidazol-1-yl)benzoic acid, revealing specific hydrogen bonding interactions.

Supporting Evidence

  • The imidazole and benzene rings in the molecule form a dihedral angle of 14.5°.
  • Intermolecular O—H⋯N hydrogen bonds link the molecules into chains.
  • These chains are further linked into sheets through weak C—H⋯O interactions.

Takeaway

This study shows how molecules of 4-(Imidazol-1-yl)benzoic acid connect with each other in a crystal, forming chains and sheets.

Methodology

The crystal structure was determined using X-ray diffraction techniques.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811003345

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