New polymorph of 2,6-dimethylphenol
Abstract
The racemic monoclinic polymorph of the title compound, C 8 H 10 O, is known from the literature [Antona et al. (1973). Acta Cryst. B 29 , 1372–1376] and has been redetermined here. Additionally, a new enantiopure orthorhombic polymorph is reported. The strongest intermolecular interactions are within one-dimensional hydrogen-bonded chains which are very similar in the two polymorphs. On the other hand, the packing of the chains in the crystal differs significantly between the two forms.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Crystal structures of chemical compounds
Crystallography and molecular interactions
Crystallization and Solubility Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Acta Crystallographica Section E Crystallographic Communications
- Volume
- 82
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 217–220
- Publication date
- 26 January 2026
- Language
- EN