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Acta Crystallographica. Section E, Structure Reports Online
|December 27, 2011
Summary
The crystal structure of C(10)H(12)O(4) reveals hydrogen bonds linking molecules into chains. An intramolecular hydrogen bond was also identified, offering insights into molecular interactions.
Area of Science:
- Crystallography
- Chemical Physics
- Materials Science
Background:
- Understanding molecular interactions is crucial in chemical physics.
- Crystal structure analysis provides fundamental insights into intermolecular forces.
- Hydrogen bonding plays a significant role in the properties of organic compounds.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the crystal structure of the title compound, C(10)H(12)O(4).
- To identify and characterize hydrogen bonding patterns within the crystal lattice.
- To investigate the role of intermolecular forces in the assembly of C(10)H(12)O(4) molecules.
Main Methods:
- Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the three-dimensional structure.
- Analysis of hydrogen bond distances and angles to identify specific motifs.
- Structural data was interpreted to understand molecular packing and interactions.
Main Results:
- The crystal structure of C(10)H(12)O(4) was successfully determined.
- O-H⋯O hydrogen bonds were observed, forming R(2)(2)(10) and R(2)(2)(14) motifs.
- These hydrogen bonds link molecules into extended chains along the [100] direction.
- An intramolecular O-H⋯O hydrogen bond was also identified within the molecule.
Conclusions:
- The crystal structure of C(10)H(12)O(4) is characterized by specific hydrogen bonding networks.
- Intermolecular hydrogen bonds dictate the formation of one-dimensional chains.
- The presence of both inter- and intramolecular hydrogen bonds influences the compound's solid-state architecture.
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