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3,5-Dichloro-salicylaldehyde.
1Department of Chemistry, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The study examines 3,5-dichloro-2-hydroxy-benzaldehyde, revealing its crystalline structure. Molecular conformation is influenced by an intramolecular hydroxy-carbonyl hydrogen bond, impacting its physical properties.
Area of Science:
- Organic Chemistry
- Crystallography
- Molecular Structure
Background:
- Understanding the solid-state behavior of substituted benzaldehydes is crucial.
- 3,5-dichloro-2-hydroxy-benzaldehyde is a relevant chemical entity with potential applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the crystal structure of 3,5-dichloro-2-hydroxy-benzaldehyde.
- To investigate the role of intramolecular hydrogen bonding on molecular conformation.
Main Methods:
- Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis.
- Molecular structure determination and analysis.
Main Results:
- 3,5-dichloro-2-hydroxy-benzaldehyde crystallizes as discrete molecules.
- An intramolecular hydroxy-carbonyl O-H⋯O hydrogen bond was identified.
- This hydrogen bond influences the molecule's conformation in the solid state.
Conclusions:
- The crystal structure confirms the presence of intramolecular hydrogen bonding.
- The observed conformation is stabilized by the identified hydrogen bond.
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