N-(2,5-Dichloro-phen-yl)maleamic acid

Area of Science:

• Organic Chemistry
• Crystallography
• Molecular Structure

Background:

• Maleamic acid derivatives are important organic compounds.
• Understanding molecular conformation and crystal packing is crucial for predicting material properties.

Purpose of the Study:

• To elucidate the crystal structure of a novel C(10)H(7)Cl(2)NO(3) compound.
• To analyze the molecular conformation and intermolecular interactions within the crystal lattice.

Main Methods:

• Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the crystal structure.
• Analysis of hydrogen bonding and other non-covalent interactions was performed.

Main Results:

• The asymmetric unit contains two independent molecules of the title compound.
• Intramolecular O-H⋯O hydrogen bonds stabilize the maleamic acid unit conformation.
• Molecules self-associate into zigzag ribbons via N-H⋯O hydrogen bonds, further linked by C-H⋯π and C-H⋯O interactions.

Conclusions:

• The study provides detailed insights into the solid-state structure of this dichlorinated maleamic acid derivative.
• The observed hydrogen bonding patterns dictate the formation of extended ribbon structures in the crystal.