Organic Papers
2011

Crystal Structure of 2-Methyl-4-(2-Methylbenzamido)benzoic Acid

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

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

Primary Institution: Nanjing University of Technology

Conclusion

The study provides detailed insights into the crystal structure of 2-methyl-4-(2-methylbenzamido)benzoic acid, highlighting its hydrogen bonding and molecular arrangement.

Supporting Evidence

  • The crystal structure reveals intermolecular hydrogen bonds that link the molecules into chains and dimers.
  • The dihedral angle between the two benzene rings in the compound is measured at 82.4°.
  • The compound is noted for its potential use as an intermediate in the preparation of pharmaceutical compounds.

Takeaway

This study looks at how a specific chemical compound is structured, showing how its molecules are connected together.

Methodology

The compound was prepared using a literature method and analyzed using X-ray crystallography.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S160053681101110X

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