Ethyl 2-(2-hydroxy-5-nitrophenyl)acetate
2011
Crystal Structure of Ethyl 2-(2-Hydroxy-5-Nitrophenyl)acetate
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Guo Bing, Shi Ya-Bin, Yao Jin-Hua, Guan Jian-Ning
Primary Institution: Nanjing University of Technology
Conclusion
The crystal structure of ethyl 2-(2-hydroxy-5-nitrophenyl)acetate shows that intermolecular hydrogen bonds link the molecules into stable chains.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound is a useful pharmaceutical intermediate.
- Intermolecular O-H···O hydrogen bonds link the molecules forming a stable structure.
- Weak C-H···O hydrogen bonds also occur.
Takeaway
This study looks at how a specific chemical compound is structured at the molecular level, showing how its molecules stick together.
Methodology
The compound was prepared using a literature method and analyzed using X-ray crystallography.
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