Title
Synthesis and characterization of host–guest inclusion complex of m-cresol with β-cyclodextrin
Author
Koushik Majhi, Rijia Khatun, Sourav Jana, Alakananda Hajra, Aparna Shukla, Pralay Maiti, Arka Dey, Partha Pratim Ray, Subrata Sinha
Year
2017
Journal
Journal of Inclusion Phenomena and Macrocyclic Chemistry
Abstract
The host–guest inclusion complex of meta-cresol (m-cresol, liquid at room temperature, guest molecule) is synthesized with β-cyclodextrin (β-CD, host molecule). The inclusion complex is characterized by various techniques like nuclear magnetic resonance, powder X-ray diffraction, field emission scanning electron microscopy and spectroscopic (steady state as well as time-resolved) techniques. To the best of our knowledge, no literature data is available on the photophysical properties (especially fluorescence upon photoexcitation) of m-cresol in liquid media till date. Our spectroscopic studies exhibit some interesting photophysical properties of m-cresol and its inclusion complex with β-CD in different liquid media. The present work is important in view of the various potential applications of m-cresol in science, technology and medicine.
Instrument
FP-6500
Keywords
Fluorescence, Chemical stability, Quantum yield, Materials