Interactions of Copper (II) Chloride with ß-Cyclodextrin in Aqueous Solutions

• Author(s): Ribeiro, A. C. F. ; Esteso, M. A. ; Lobo, V. M. M. ; Valente, A. J. M. ; Simões, S. M. N. ; Sobral, A. J. F. N. ; Ramos, L. ; Burrows, H. D. ; Amado, A. M. ; Costa, A. M. Amorim da
• Date: 2006
• Persistent ID: http://hdl.handle.net/10316/8987
• Origin: Estudo Geral - Universidade de Coimbra
• Document Type: Article
• Language: English

Description

The interaction between copper (II) chloride and the carbohydrate ß-cyclodextrin (ß-CD) has been studied in aqueous solutions (298.15 K and 310.15 K) using measurements of diffusion coefficients and electrical conductivity. Significant effects on the electrical conductivity were observed in the presence of the ß-CD, suggesting interactions between this carbohydrate and copper chloride. Support for this came from diffusion coefficient measurements. These studies have been complemented by molecular mechanics calculations. http://www.informaworld.com/10.1080/07328300600732469