Perfluoropropionic Acid (CF<sub>3</sub>CF<sub>2</sub>C(O)OH): Three Conformations and Dimer Formation

Perfluoropropionic Acid (CF<sub>3</sub>CF<sub>2</sub>C(O)OH): Three Conformations and Dimer Formation

Perfluoropropionic acid (CF<sub>3</sub>CF<sub>2</sub>C(O)OH) has been investigated with a focus on its complex structural properties. As a formal derivative of propanoic acid, the incorporation of fluorine atoms imparts unique structural features, including three distinct mon...

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Main Authors: Carlos O. Della Védova, Rosana M. Romano, Hans-Georg Stammler, Norbert W. Mitzel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-04-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
perfluoropropionic acid
low-temperature crystal structure
cryogenic Ar matrix study
conformers
monomers
dimer
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/9/1887
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Summary:Perfluoropropionic acid (CF<sub>3</sub>CF<sub>2</sub>C(O)OH) has been investigated with a focus on its complex structural properties. As a formal derivative of propanoic acid, the incorporation of fluorine atoms imparts unique structural features, including three distinct monomeric conformations and a dimeric structure. This study presents experimental findings, supported by computational modeling, to explore these characteristics. The analysis includes an FTIR study of the isolated species in an Ar-cryogenic matrix and the low-temperature determination of its crystalline structure using single-crystal X-ray diffraction.
ISSN:1420-3049

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