4-[(2-Phenyl-eth-yl)amino]-benzoic acid.

Area of Science:

• Crystallography
• Supramolecular Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry

Background:

• Understanding molecular interactions in the solid state is crucial for materials science.
• Hydrogen bonding plays a key role in the self-assembly of organic molecules.
• Crystal structure analysis provides insights into intermolecular forces.

Purpose of the Study:

• To determine the crystal structure of the title compound (C15H15NO2).
• To investigate the intermolecular interactions governing the compound's solid-state arrangement.
• To characterize the formation of supramolecular structures in the crystal.

Main Methods:

• Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to analyze the crystal structure.
• The crystallographic data were processed to determine the unit cell parameters and atomic positions.
• Hydrogen bonding networks were identified and analyzed.

Main Results:

• The title compound, C15H15NO2, crystallizes with two molecules in the asymmetric unit.
• The two molecules in the asymmetric unit associate to form a distinct acid-acid dimer.
• Pairwise O-H⋯O hydrogen bonds are responsible for the observed dimer formation.

Conclusions:

• The crystal structure of C15H15NO2 is characterized by the formation of acid-acid dimers.
• Hydrogen bonding is the primary driving force for this self-assembly in the solid state.
• The findings contribute to the understanding of supramolecular chemistry and crystal engineering.