A novel class of organo-(Hydro-) gelators based on ascorbic acid

Sukhendu Nandi, Hans Josef Altenbach, Bernd Jakob, Karsten Lange, Rachid Ihizane, Manfred P. Schneider

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1980-1983
Number of pages4
JournalOrganic Letters
Volume13
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - 15 Apr 2011
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biochemistry
  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry

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