Abstract
The cyclopropane ring of the title compound, C17H16O2, shows a high level of substituent-induced bond-length asymmetry. The carboxyl group adopts a conformation that prompts electron-density transfer from the ring towards the carbonyl pi system.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Cyclopropanes / chemistry*
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Molecular Conformation
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Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons / chemistry*
Substances
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1-benzyl-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxylic acid
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Cyclopropanes
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Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
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cyclopropanecarboxylic acid