2-(2-Eth-oxy-2-oxoacetamido)-benzoic acid.

Area of Science:

• Crystallography
• Molecular Chemistry

Background:

• Understanding molecular geometry and intermolecular interactions is crucial in solid-state chemistry.
• Hydrogen bonding plays a significant role in crystal packing and material properties.

Purpose of the Study:

• To determine the crystal structure of the title compound (C11H11NO5).
• To investigate the intermolecular interactions, specifically hydrogen bonding, within the crystal lattice.

Main Methods:

• Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to analyze the crystal structure.
• Analysis of hydrogen bonding networks (O-H⋯O and C-H⋯O) was performed.

Main Results:

• The title compound, C11H11NO5, exhibits a nearly planar molecular geometry.
• Molecules self-assemble into chains along the [11] crystallographic direction.
• O-H⋯O and C-H⋯O hydrogen bonds mediate the formation of these molecular chains.

Conclusions:

• The crystal structure of C11H11NO5 is characterized by planar molecules and specific hydrogen bonding patterns.
• The observed chain assembly highlights the importance of intermolecular forces in dictating crystal architecture.