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May 10, 2026Chemistry - A European JournalOpen Access

Solvent Effects on the Conformational Preferences of 2,6‐Pyridylcarboxamide Foldamers

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ADAlexander R. DavisSOSena OzturkKSKushal Samanta

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Overview

Investigations reveal solvent effects on 2,6-pyridylcarboxamide foldamers, suggesting new design strategies for functional materials.

Key Points

  • This research explores how different organic solvents and water affect the conformational preferences of 2,6-pyridylcarboxamide foldamers.
  • Analyzed conformational behavior using circular dichroism spectroscopy across seventeen solvents/mixtures.
  • Examined aromatic, chlorinated, polar aprotic, and polar protic solvents to assess their impact on foldamer structure.
  • Investigated the effect of water components in methanol mixtures on conformational stability.
  • Foldamers exhibit stable helical conformations in aromatic and chlorinated solvents, indicated by strong CD signals.
  • In polar protic solvents, including up to 35% water in methanol, helical structures are maintained, though less defined.
  • Insights gained are vital for future design and operational contexts of functional foldamers in various environments.

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Davis et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0021fec8f74e3340f9cec3https://doi.org/10.1002/chem.71097
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