Abstract
A library of novel, lipid-modified derivatives of ascorbic acid was shown to exhibit highly attractive properties as surfactants, emulsifiers, oil soluble antioxidants, and highly effective gelators in organic solvents and especially water. In these systems, intermolecular hydrogen bonding and van der Waals forces act synergistically to induce gelation as confirmed by spectroscopic studies. The morphology of the formed gel has been characterized by scanning electron microscopy.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1980-1983 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Organic Letters |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 15 Apr 2011 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry