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Acta Crystallographica. Section E, Structure Reports Online
|January 5, 2011
Summary
This study details a novel compound with a planar three-ring structure. Hydrogen bonding interactions involving oxygen atoms and water molecules result in an organized layer structure, crucial for material science applications.
Area of Science:
- Crystallography
- Materials Science
- Organic Chemistry
Background:
- Understanding the structural properties of organic compounds is essential for developing new materials.
- Layered structures formed by hydrogen bonding can influence material properties.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize the crystal structure of the title compound, C(16)H(14)O(7)·H(2)O.
- To investigate the role of hydrogen bonding in the formation of its layered structure.
Main Methods:
- Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the molecular and crystal structure.
- Analysis of intermolecular interactions, including hydrogen bonds, was performed.
Main Results:
- The title compound exhibits a planar three-ring skeleton.
- Hydrogen bonds involving carbonyl, hydroxyl, and methoxy oxygen atoms, along with water molecules, were identified.
- These interactions lead to the formation of a distinct layer structure.
Conclusions:
- The compound's structure is stabilized by an extensive hydrogen-bonding network.
- The observed layer structure is a direct consequence of these specific intermolecular interactions.
- This structural insight is valuable for designing related crystalline materials.
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