1-(5-Acetyl-2-hydroxyphenyl)ethanone
2011

Crystal Structure of 1-(5-Acetyl-2-hydroxyphenyl)ethanone

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Hübscher Jörg, Izotova Lidiya, Talipov Samat, Eissmann Frank, Weber Edwin

Primary Institution: Institut für Organische Chemie, TU Bergakademie Freiberg

Conclusion

The crystal structure of the compound is stabilized by intramolecular hydrogen bonding and π–π interactions.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound exhibits classical intramolecular hydrogen bonding.
  • The hydroxy group is disordered over two positions.
  • The structure is stabilized via π–π interactions.
  • No conventional intermolecular hydrogen bonds were found.

Takeaway

The study looks at the structure of a chemical compound and how its parts stick together, which helps it stay stable.

Methodology

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

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811020423

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