Azaylide-based gemini amphiphiles displaying unique self-assembling behavior <i>via</i> an even-odd effect of alkyl linker chain length.

Akiyama, Yoshimori; Yamashina, Masahiro; Toyota, Shinji · Soft Matter · 2024

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

Herein, we report a straightforward synthesis of azaylide-based gemini amphiphiles using bis(diphenylphosphino)alkanes <i>via</i> the Staudinger reaction. The prepared gemini amphiphiles exhibited an even-odd effect in their self-assembly behavior depending on the length of the alkyl linkers. Furthermore, the assembled micelles had high host capability toward hydrophobic guests in water.