A novel organogelator incorporating tert-butyl esters of asparagines

Org Biomol Chem. 2009 Jan 21;7(2):364-9. doi: 10.1039/b817565a. Epub 2008 Nov 20.

Abstract

A novel organogelator based on tert-butyl esters of asparagines has been synthesized and its organogelation abilities have been investigated. The rheological characterization has confirmed the gelation behavior, and its thixotropic properties. Furthermore, the morphological studies performed reveal a spherical structure. Thus, this organogelator can be considered as a new example of the emerging, but still reduced, list of gels with a non-fibrillar assembly.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Asparagine / chemistry*
  • Esters / chemistry*
  • Gels / chemistry*
  • Microscopy, Electron, Scanning
  • Molecular Weight
  • Nanoparticles / chemistry

Substances

  • Esters
  • Gels
  • Asparagine