Organogel formation by a cholesterol-stoppered bistable [2]rotaxane and its dumbbell precursor

Authors :: Yan-Li Zhao
Aprahamian, Ivan
Trabolsi, Ali
Erina, Natalia
Stoddart, J. Fraser
Source :: Journal of the American Chemical Society. May 21, 2008, Vol. 130 Issue 20, 6348-6350
Publication Year :: 2008
Abstract: The article presents a comparative study of the comparative properties, gelation behavior and self-organization of a cholesterol-stoppered bistable [2]rotaxane and its dumbbell precursor. The compounds are found to be useful for the formation of organogels also.

Subjects :: Cholesterol -- Chemical properties
Gelation -- Analysis
Naphthalene -- Chemical properties
Chemistry

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