The phase behavior and crystallization of 2-chloromandelic acid: The crystal structure of the pure enantiomer and the behavior of its metastable conglomerate

Heike Lorenz, Jan Von Langermann, Ghazla Sadiq, Colin C. Seaon, Roger J. Davey, Andreas Seidel-Morgenstern

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    Abstract

    Crystallization of racemic 2-chloromandelic acid yields a metastable conglomerate in addition to a more stable racemic compound. The crystal structure of the pure enantiomer is reported and the relative stability of the racemic compound and conglomerate was determined at both room temperature and the melting point. Crystallizations from melt and solution are shown to offer potential crystallization pathways to the conglomerate, provided crystallization of the racemic compound can be avoided. © 2011 American Chemical Society.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)1549-1556
    Number of pages7
    JournalCrystal Growth and Design
    Volume11
    Issue number5
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 4 May 2011

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