Selective catechol-triggered supramolecular gel disassembly.
Supramolecular gels formed by an isonicotinic acid derivative in toluene are selectively disassembled in the presence of catechol. The results represent a unique example of molecular recognition associated to gel rupture which is of interest, for example, in controlled drug release applications.
Sáez
José A
JA
Departament de Química Inorgànica i Orgànica, Universitat Jaume I, Avda., Sos Baynat s/n, 12071 Castelló, Spain.
Escuder
Beatriu
B
Miravet
Juan F
JF
D002396:Catechols / Q000737:chemistry*; D005782:Gels; D009682:Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy; D008958:Models, Molecular
D002396:Catechols; D005782:Gels; C034221:catechol