Organic Papers
2011

Study of 2-Oxo-2-phenylethyl benzoate Crystal Structure

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Author Information

Author(s): Fun Hoong-Kun, Arshad Suhana, Garudachari B., Isloor Arun M., Satyanarayan M. N.

Primary Institution: Universiti Sains Malaysia

Hypothesis

The study aims to investigate the crystal structure of 2-oxo-2-phenylethyl benzoate.

Conclusion

The crystal structure of 2-oxo-2-phenylethyl benzoate was successfully determined, revealing specific molecular arrangements and hydrogen bonding.

Supporting Evidence

  • The terminal phenyl rings in the compound make a dihedral angle of 86.09° with each other.
  • Intermolecular hydrogen bonds link the molecules to form dimers.
  • The study provides insights into the molecular structure and bonding of the compound.

Takeaway

The researchers looked at how the molecules of a compound called 2-oxo-2-phenylethyl benzoate are arranged in a crystal, which helps us understand its properties.

Methodology

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

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811018976

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