Organic Papers
2011

Study of 2,2-Dichloro-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanone

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Wang Ping-An, Gao Jun-Ping, Liu Peng

Primary Institution: Fourth Military Medical University

Conclusion

The crystal structure of 2,2-Dichloro-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanone is stabilized by intermolecular hydrogen bonds.

Supporting Evidence

  • The molecule is nearly planar with a dihedral angle of 15.5°.
  • The length of the C—Cl bonds in the compound are different.
  • The packing of molecules is stabilized by intermolecular C—H···O hydrogen bonds.

Takeaway

This study looks at a chemical compound and how its molecules are arranged in a solid form, showing that they stick together in a certain way.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized through a reaction involving chloration of 1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanone with hydrochloride and hydroperoxide in ethanol.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811000134

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