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4-(2-Naphthyl)butanoic acid

A J Dobson1, R E Gerkin

  • 1Department of Chemistry, Ohio State University, Columbus 43210, USA.

Acta Crystallographica. Section C, Crystal Structure Communications
|December 15, 1996
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The crystal structure of 4-(2-Naphthyl)butanoic acid reveals ordered atomic arrangements and cyclic dimer formation via hydrogen bonds. This molecular packing forms distinct layers of aromatic and aliphatic components, consistent with related compounds.

Area of Science:

  • Crystal structure analysis
  • Organic chemistry
  • Solid-state chemistry

Background:

  • Understanding molecular packing is crucial for predicting material properties.
  • Previous studies have explored related naphthylalkanoic acids.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the crystal structure of 4-(2-Naphthyl)butanoic acid.
  • To characterize its hydrogen bonding and molecular arrangement.

Main Methods:

  • Single-crystal X-ray diffraction.
  • Analysis of crystallographic data.
  • Identification of hydrogen bonding networks.

Main Results:

  • 4-(2-Naphthyl)butanoic acid (C14H14O2) crystallizes in space group P2(1)/a.

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  • A single hydrogen bond type forms cyclic dimers around inversion centers.
  • Carboxylic-O and acid-H atoms are ordered.
  • The structure exhibits alternating double layers of herringbone aromatic rings and hydrogen-bonded aliphatic strings.

    • Conclusions:

    • The determined crystal structure provides detailed insights into the packing of 4-(2-Naphthyl)butanoic acid.
    • The observed layered structure is a recurring motif in related chemical substances.
    • This structural information aids in understanding structure-property relationships.