Methyl 4-(3-chloro­prop­oxy)benzoate
2011

Crystal Structure of Methyl 4-(3-chloropropoxy)benzoate

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Shi Ya-Bin, Liu Ke-Ke, Xia Song, He Fei-Fei, Wang Hai-Bo

Primary Institution: Nanjing University of Technology

Conclusion

The crystal structure of methyl 4-(3-chloropropoxy)benzoate shows that intermolecular hydrogen bonds link the molecules into stable zigzag chains.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound is an intermediate in the synthesis of a pharmaceutical.
  • Intermolecular hydrogen bonds create a stable structure.
  • Crystals suitable for analysis were obtained through evaporation.

Takeaway

This study looks at the structure of a chemical compound that can help make a medicine. The molecules stick together in a special way to form a stable shape.

Methodology

Crystals were obtained by slow evaporation of an ethyl acetate solution and analyzed using X-ray diffraction.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811011093

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