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Methyl 2-[(2-methyl-phen-oxy)meth-yl]benzoate.

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    Area of Science:

    • Crystallography
    • Molecular structure analysis
    • Organic chemistry

    Background:

    • Understanding molecular geometry is crucial in organic chemistry.
    • Intermolecular forces dictate crystal packing and material properties.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the precise molecular structure of methyl benzoate.
    • To investigate intermolecular interactions in the crystalline state.

    Main Methods:

    • Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed.
    • Analysis of atomic coordinates and bond angles was performed.

    Main Results:

    • The methyl benzoate molecule (C(16)H(16)O(3)) exhibits a nearly planar conformation.
    • A small dihedral angle of 2.30(7)° was measured between the phenyl rings.
    • A single C-H⋯π interaction was identified as the primary intermolecular contact.

    Conclusions:

    • The methyl benzoate structure is largely planar, influenced by minimal steric hindrance.
    • Weak C-H⋯π interactions play a role in the crystal packing, with other contacts being insignificant.