Abstract
For a while now there has been an interest in porous compounds to act as transfer agents for other compounds. Porous compounds are defined as such because the molecular structure of these compounds so as there is empty space, or a channel between each molecule of the compound. Therefore, the more molecules that the compound has, the more channels exist and the compound is more porous. The channels in these molecules allow molecules from other compounds, or guest molecules to become locked inside of the porous material. The compound being studied in this experiment is a solid, crystalline compound created from a series of copper(ii) complex molecules called NBA II. As it is a porous compound, NBA II has a molecular framework such that channels form in between its molecules that are available for storage. During the experimentation being done on this compound, NBA II was placed in a hexane solution containing carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) and is then transferred to a solution of methanol. This reaction system is now being studied utilizing x-ray crystallography, infrared spectroscopy and gas chromatography/mass spectrometry. The results of the experiment will be presented at the student symposium.
Faculty Sponsors
Dr. Donald Baird
Project Type
Event
Location
Alvin Sherman Library
Start Date
4-13-2012 1:00 PM
End Date
4-13-2012 5:30 PM
Porous Compounds as Drug Transfer Agents
Alvin Sherman Library
For a while now there has been an interest in porous compounds to act as transfer agents for other compounds. Porous compounds are defined as such because the molecular structure of these compounds so as there is empty space, or a channel between each molecule of the compound. Therefore, the more molecules that the compound has, the more channels exist and the compound is more porous. The channels in these molecules allow molecules from other compounds, or guest molecules to become locked inside of the porous material. The compound being studied in this experiment is a solid, crystalline compound created from a series of copper(ii) complex molecules called NBA II. As it is a porous compound, NBA II has a molecular framework such that channels form in between its molecules that are available for storage. During the experimentation being done on this compound, NBA II was placed in a hexane solution containing carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) and is then transferred to a solution of methanol. This reaction system is now being studied utilizing x-ray crystallography, infrared spectroscopy and gas chromatography/mass spectrometry. The results of the experiment will be presented at the student symposium.
