Organic Papers 2-(o-Tolyloxy)benzoic acid
2011

Study of 2-(o-Tolyloxy)benzoic Acid Crystal Structure

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Xu Jia-Ying, Cheng Wei-Hua, Zhu Xun, Gu Dong-ya

Primary Institution: Yancheng Institute of Technology

Conclusion

The crystal structure of 2-(o-tolyloxy)benzoic acid shows dimer formation through hydrogen bonds, stabilizing the structure.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound forms dimers through O—H⋯O hydrogen bonds.
  • The dihedral angle between the two phenyl rings is 76.2°.
  • The crystal structure was determined using X-ray diffraction techniques.

Takeaway

This study looks at how molecules of a chemical compound stick together in a special way to form a stable structure.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized and its crystal structure was analyzed using X-ray diffraction.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811017119

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