Dimethyl 2,2'-(p-phenyl-enedi-oxy)-diacetate

Area of Science:

• Organic Chemistry
• Crystallography

Background:

• The Williamson ether synthesis is a fundamental reaction in organic chemistry for forming ether linkages.
• Understanding molecular structure and intermolecular forces is crucial for predicting material properties.

Purpose of the Study:

• To synthesize and characterize a novel organic compound with the molecular formula C(12)H(14)O(6).
• To investigate the crystal structure and intermolecular interactions of the synthesized compound.

Main Methods:

• The title compound was prepared via the Williamson reaction between 1,4-dihydroxy-benzene and methyl chloro-acetate.
• Phase-transfer catalysis was employed to facilitate the reaction.
• Crystallographic analysis was performed to determine the molecular structure and packing.

Main Results:

• The successful synthesis of the target compound C(12)H(14)O(6) was confirmed.
• The crystal structure revealed that the molecule resides on an inversion center.
• Weak C-H⋯π interactions were identified as the primary stabilizing forces within the crystal lattice.

Conclusions:

• A new organic compound was synthesized and its structure elucidated.
• The presence of an inversion center and C-H⋯π interactions dictates the compound's solid-state architecture.
• This study contributes to the understanding of structure-property relationships in organic molecules.