Abstract
Single crystal X-ray analysis reveals that although molecules of pure (S)-and racemic (R,S)-2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(9-anthryl)ethanol 1 differ significantly in their intermolecular packing; in each case a strong hydrogen bond is formed between the OH group of one molecule and a specific pi-face of one benzo ring of 1 which PM3 derived molecular electrostatic potentials show to arise via stereoelectronic assistance from the OH group.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 765-768 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of the Chemical Society, Chemical Communications |
Issue number | 11 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jun 1991 |
Keywords
- SEMIEMPIRICAL METHODS
- RECOGNITION