Structure of 3-(2-Fluorophenoxy)propanoic Acid
Author Information
Author(s): Zhou Yao-Yuan, Gu Xiao-Bo, Jiang Meng-Jun, Cai Gang-Ming
Primary Institution: Key Laboratory of Nuclear Medicine, Ministry of Health, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Molecular Nuclear Medicine, Jiangsu Institute of Nuclear Medicine
Conclusion
The study presents the crystal structure of 3-(2-fluorophenoxy)propanoic acid, revealing its molecular arrangement and interactions.
Supporting Evidence
- The dihedral angle between the carboxyl group and the benzene ring is 79.4°.
- Molecules form centrosymmetric dimers through classical O—H⋯O hydrogen bonds.
- Weaker C—H⋯O interactions link these dimers into a three-dimensional network.
Takeaway
This study shows how the molecules of a specific acid are arranged in a crystal, which helps scientists understand its properties better.
Methodology
The compound was crystallized from a mixture of dichloromethane and hexane, and its structure was determined using X-ray diffraction.
Limitations
The crystals were not of good quality, leading to uncertainties in unit cell dimensions.
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