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(1R,3S)-1-Monoamidocamphoric acid
Wei Huang1, Hui-Fen Qian, Yi-Hu Chen
1Coordination Chemistry Institute, State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, People's Republic of China. whuang@nju.edu.cn
Summary
Researchers synthesized and characterized a novel organic compound, (1S,3R)-3-carbamoyl-2,2,3-trimethylcyclopentane-1-carboxylic acid. This molecule forms a 2D network through hydrogen bonding, revealing its crystal structure.
Area of Science:
- Organic Chemistry
- Crystallography
- Supramolecular Chemistry
Background:
- The synthesis and structural elucidation of novel organic compounds are fundamental to advancing chemical science.
- Understanding intermolecular interactions, such as hydrogen bonding, is crucial for predicting and controlling material properties.
Purpose of the Study:
- To synthesize and characterize the novel compound (1S,3R)-3-carbamoyl-2,2,3-trimethylcyclopentane-1-carboxylic acid.
- To investigate the crystal structure and intermolecular interactions of the synthesized compound.
Main Methods:
- Synthesis of the title compound.
- Characterization using Infrared (IR) spectroscopy, Elemental Analysis (EA), Electrospray Ionization Mass Spectrometry (ES-MS).
- Structural analysis via Nuclear Magnetic Resonance ((1)H NMR, (13)C NMR) and X-ray diffraction.
Main Results:
- Successful synthesis and comprehensive characterization of (1S,3R)-3-carbamoyl-2,2,3-trimethylcyclopentane-1-carboxylic acid (C(10)H(17)NO(3)).
- X-ray diffraction revealed two independent molecules in the crystal lattice.
- The molecules form a two-dimensional network stabilized by O-H···O and N-H···O hydrogen bonds between carboxylic acid and carbamoyl groups.
Conclusions:
- The study reports the synthesis and detailed structural characterization of a novel trimethylcyclopentane derivative.
- The observed hydrogen bonding network highlights the importance of intermolecular forces in dictating crystal packing and supramolecular assembly.