(S)-2-[(2,4-Dichloro­phen­yl)(hy­droxy)meth­yl]-5,5-dimethyl-1,3,2-dioxa­phosphinane 2-oxide
2011

Crystal Structure of a Chiral Cyclic Hydroxydioxaphosphinane Derivative

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Wang Chubei, Peng Hao, Tan Xiaosong, He Hongwu

Primary Institution: Central China Normal University

Conclusion

The cyclic dioxaphosphinane ring adopts a chair conformation and forms chains through intermolecular hydrogen bonds.

Supporting Evidence

  • The cyclic dioxaphosphinane ring adopts a chair conformation.
  • Intermolecular O—H⋯O hydrogen bonds link the molecules into chains.

Takeaway

This study looks at a special chemical structure that can form chains, kind of like a train, because of how its parts stick together.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized using a known procedure and characterized using X-ray crystallography.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811009585

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