2-(Trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid
2011
Crystal Structure of 2-(Trifluoromethyl)benzoic Acid
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Richard Betz, Thomas Gerber
Primary Institution: Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Hypothesis
The study aims to determine the crystal structure of 2-(trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid to enable comparative studies with other benzoic acid derivatives.
Conclusion
The crystal structure reveals that the carboxyl group is tilted with respect to the aromatic ring and forms hydrogen bonds leading to dimer formation.
Supporting Evidence
- The carboxylic acid group is tilted by 16.8° with respect to the aromatic ring.
- Hydrogen bonding leads to the formation of centrosymmetric dimers in the crystal structure.
- The study provides insights into the coordination behavior of benzoic acid derivatives.
Takeaway
This study looks at the structure of a special type of benzoic acid that has a trifluoromethyl group, showing how its parts are arranged and how they stick together.
Methodology
X-ray diffraction was used to determine the crystal structure of the compound.
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