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Fluorine in crystal engineering--"the little atom that could"
Katharina Reichenbächer1, Heike I Süss, Jurg Hulliger
1Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Berne, Freiestrasse 3, 3012 Berne, Switzerland.
Chemical Society Reviews
|January 12, 2005
Summary
Fluorine interactions in organic compounds are crucial in life science and materials. While generally weak, these interactions significantly influence chemical, physical, and biological properties.
Area of Science:
- Organic Chemistry
- Materials Science
- Biochemistry
Background:
- Interactions involving fluorine substituents in organic compounds have garnered significant attention.
- These interactions are relevant in both life science applications and solid-state materials.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and classify different types of fluorine interactions.
- To highlight the impact of these interactions on various properties.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of fluorine interactions.
- Classification of interactions into categories: phenyl-perfluorophenyl, C-FH, FF, and C-FpiF.
Main Results:
- Identified distinct fluorine interaction types.
- Phenyl-perfluorophenyl stacking shows a stabilizing energy of approximately 30 kJ/mol.
- Most fluorine-involved interactions are characterized as weak.
Conclusions:
- Despite being generally weak, fluorine interactions play a critical role in determining the properties of organic compounds.
- A comprehensive understanding of these weak synthons is essential for advancements in chemistry, physics, and biology.