Influence of structural isomerism and fluorine atom substitution on the self-association of naphthoic acid.

The self-association of small aromatic systems driven by π-π stacking and hydrophobic interactions is well-known. Understanding the nature of these interactions is important if they are to be used to control association. Here, we present results of an NMR study into the self-association of two isomers of naphthoic acid along with an investigation into the role of a fluorine substituent on that self-association.