Event Title
Synthesis of a-O-benzyl 2-D-glucosamine Derivatives as Organogelators
Co-investigators
Hari Prasad Reddy Mangunuru
Faculty Mentor
Guijun Wang
Location
Memorial Gym
Start Date
20-4-2012 2:30 PM
End Date
20-4-2012 3:30 PM
Description
Low molecular weight gelators (LMWGs) are molecules that can convert liquids into gels. The formation of supramolecular gels is based on non-covalent intermolecular forces; therefore, the gels are reversible. We have been working on carbohydrate based LMWGs and found key structure features that will facilitate the gelation. In this research, we designed and synthesized a-O-benzyl glycoside of D-glucosamine analogs and evaluated their self-assembling properties in several solvents. In this presentation, the synthesis and gelation properties of these novel analogs will be reported.
Synthesis of a-O-benzyl 2-D-glucosamine Derivatives as Organogelators
Memorial Gym
Low molecular weight gelators (LMWGs) are molecules that can convert liquids into gels. The formation of supramolecular gels is based on non-covalent intermolecular forces; therefore, the gels are reversible. We have been working on carbohydrate based LMWGs and found key structure features that will facilitate the gelation. In this research, we designed and synthesized a-O-benzyl glycoside of D-glucosamine analogs and evaluated their self-assembling properties in several solvents. In this presentation, the synthesis and gelation properties of these novel analogs will be reported.
Comments
Poster presentation