Benzimidazole-based anion receptors exhibiting selectivity for lactate over pyruvate

Org Biomol Chem. 2012 Oct 14;10(38):7780-8. doi: 10.1039/c2ob26299a.

Abstract

The influence of anions on tautomerism in benzimidazole containing anion receptors has been studied via a variety of techniques in both solution and the solid state. The results show that hydrogen bonding interactions between the receptors and guests have a significant effect of the nature of the tautomer present. The compounds show a preference for complexation of lactate over pyruvate.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Anions / chemistry
  • Benzimidazoles / chemistry*
  • Crystallography, X-Ray
  • Hydrogen Bonding
  • Indoles / chemical synthesis*
  • Indoles / chemistry
  • Lactic Acid / chemistry*
  • Models, Molecular
  • Molecular Structure
  • Pyruvic Acid / chemistry*
  • Urea / analogs & derivatives
  • Urea / chemical synthesis*
  • Urea / chemistry

Substances

  • Anions
  • Benzimidazoles
  • Indoles
  • Lactic Acid
  • Pyruvic Acid
  • Urea
  • benzimidazole