2-(4-Bromo­phen­yl)-2-oxoethyl 4-meth­oxy­benzoate
2011

Crystal Structure of 2-(4-Bromophenyl)-2-oxoethyl 4-methoxybenzoate

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Fun Hoong-Kun, Loh Wan-Sin, Garudachari B., Isloor Arun M., Satyanarayan M. N.

Primary Institution: Universiti Sains Malaysia

Conclusion

The study presents the crystal structure of a compound that has potential commercial importance.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound's benzene rings are almost perpendicular to each other.
  • Molecules are linked into chains via intermolecular hydrogen bonds.
  • A C—H⋯π interaction is also observed.

Takeaway

The researchers looked at a special chemical compound and found out how its molecules are arranged in a solid form.

Methodology

X-ray crystallography was used to determine the crystal structure.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811018988

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