Low-molecular-weight gelators (LMWGs) are small organic compounds that, when dissolved in a solvent, form a fiber network that entraps the solvent and forms a gel.  This presentation will focus on the synthesis and analysis of novel hydrazide-based LMWGs that contain a pyridine moiety.  Solutions of these derivatives gelate upon introduction of Cu(II) or Co(II).  The �trends� in gel properties based on structural differences between the derivatives, as well as varying conditions of temperature, concentrations, and metal ion/gelator ratio, will be discussed.

Synthesis and analysis of hydrazide-based low molecular weight metallogelators

245th National Meeting (2013)

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