Abstract

Molecular self-assembly has been regarded as a promising strategy for the construction of chiral sensing devices. Here, (1R,2R)-N,N-didodecylcyclohexane-1,2-dicarboxamide (DDC) was synthesized and then self-assembled in alcohol, and a chiral helical structure could be formed owing to the intermolecular hydrogen bond and the polarity effect of solvent. The chirality of the resultant helical self-assembly was confirmed by circular dichroism (CD) spectra, and then the chiral helical self-assembly was used for electrochemical recognition of tryptophan (Trp) enantiomers. Due to the higher affinity of the self-assembly toward L-Trp than D-Trp, which was revealed by hydrophilicity evaluation, efficient recognition of the Trp enantiomers (IL-Trp/ID-Trp = 8.74) was achieved.

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.