Organic Papers
2011

Crystal Structure of 4-Amino-3-methylbenzoic Acid and 1,2-bis(4-pyridyl)ethane

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Author Information

Author(s): Lush Shie Fu, Chen Chong Wei, Yang Chieh, Shen Fwu Ming

Primary Institution: Yuanpei University, HsinChu, Taiwan

Conclusion

The study presents the crystal structure of a 1:1 adduct formed by 4-amino-3-methylbenzoic acid and 1,2-bis(4-pyridyl)ethane, revealing a two-dimensional network of hydrogen bonds.

Supporting Evidence

  • The crystal structure shows a 1:1 adduct of 4-amino-3-methylbenzoic acid and 1,2-bis(4-pyridyl)ethane.
  • Intermolecular hydrogen bonds link the molecules into a two-dimensional network.
  • The study utilized X-ray diffraction to analyze the crystal structure.

Takeaway

The researchers looked at how two specific molecules stick together in a crystal, showing how they form a network using tiny connections called hydrogen bonds.

Methodology

The molecules were dissolved in methanol, refluxed, and allowed to crystallize at room temperature.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811005381

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