The crystal structure of 5-amino-2-nitrobenzoic acid

The crystal structure of 5-amino-2-nitrobenzoic acid (5A2NB) was determined by the X-ray diffraction method. The 5-amino-2-nitrobenzoic acid crystallizes in the monoclinic P2₁/c space group with a = 3.898(2) Å, b = 13.531(3) Å, c = 14.301(3) Å, and = 90.83(3)°. The adjacent molecules form a cyclic dimmer by intermolecular hydrogen bonds of type O—HsO with their carboxyl groups. In the crystal structure NH₂ group forms a three-center hydrogen bond with oxygen atoms of NO₂ group. The IR spectrum and thermal properties of acid are discussed.