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This study details the crystal structure of a zwitterionic amino acid, revealing specific planar arrangements and intermolecular interactions. The findings elucidate the compound's structural organization and bonding characteristics.

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Area of Science:

Crystallography
Molecular structure analysis
Chemical physics

Background:

Understanding the precise arrangement of atoms and intermolecular forces is crucial for predicting material properties.
Zwitterionic amino acids exhibit unique structural and chemical characteristics due to their charged nature.

Purpose of the Study:

To elucidate the detailed crystal structure of a specific zwitterionic amino acid.
To analyze the planar group arrangements, bond angles, and intermolecular interactions within the crystal lattice.

Main Methods:

X-ray crystallography was employed to determine the three-dimensional structure.
Analysis of atomic coordinates and deviations from idealized planes.
Identification and characterization of hydrogen bonding and π-π stacking interactions.

Main Results:

The zwitterionic amino acid consists of two nearly planar groups: the indole ring/Cβ and the carboxyl group/Cα/amine N.
The angle between these planes is 39.47(9)°.
The crystal structure is characterized by sheets formed by parallel networks stabilized by hydrogen bonds, nitro-π, and π-π stacking interactions.

Conclusions:

The study provides a detailed structural description of the title compound.
The observed intermolecular interactions, including hydrogen bonding and π-π stacking, are key to the crystal's cohesive structure.
This structural information can inform future research on similar compounds and their potential applications.