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  • Crystallography
  • Supramolecular Chemistry

Background:

  • Understanding molecular interactions is key in crystal engineering.
  • Hydrogen bonding plays a crucial role in dictating crystal packing and molecular conformation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the crystal structure of C6H6F8O4.
  • To investigate the role of hydrogen bonding in the molecular arrangement and conformation of C6H6F8O4.

Main Methods:

  • Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the crystal structure.
  • Analysis of intermolecular interactions, specifically hydrogen bonds, was performed.

Main Results:

  • The crystal structure of C6H6F8O4 was determined.
  • O-H⋯O hydrogen bonds were identified, connecting molecules into a two-dimensional network parallel to the (100) plane.
  • These hydrogen bonds influence the O-C-C-O torsion angles, resulting in a gauche-trans-trans conformation along the molecular backbone.

Conclusions:

  • Hydrogen bonding is the primary driving force for the observed crystal packing in C6H6F8O4.
  • The specific conformation of the molecule is a consequence of these intermolecular interactions.