NMR diffusion as a novel tool for measuring the association constant between cyclodextrin and guest molecules

In this paper we introduce the use of diffusion measurements by nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy for determining association constants of weak and very weak interactions between cyclodextrin and guest molecules, as long as both the free and complexed guest molecules are soluble to an ex...

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Veröffentlicht in:Carbohydrate research 2002-04, Vol.337 (9), p.841-849
Hauptverfasser: Wimmer, Reinhard, Aachmann, Finn L., Larsen, Kim L., Petersen, Steffen B.
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Zusammenfassung:In this paper we introduce the use of diffusion measurements by nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy for determining association constants of weak and very weak interactions between cyclodextrin and guest molecules, as long as both the free and complexed guest molecules are soluble to an extent that allows good sensitivity in the NMR experiment. The experimental setup and data analysis is discussed for three different guest molecules: l-phenylalanine, l-leucine and l-valine, representing different strengths of interaction. The underlying assumptions are discussed and the scope of the method (range of K a values, requirements to the guest molecule) are discussed. The method's main advantage is its general applicability independent of chromogenic or electrochemical properties of the guest molecule. Whereas calorimetric methods that exhibit a similar generality, are applicable mainly to strong interactions, NMR diffusion measurements are applicable to weaker interactions down to the theoretical limit of 1 M −1, the upper limit for K a values to be determined by it is approximately 200. A further advantage of the method is the low amount of sample needed. The method is in principle applicable to any case of molecular recognition between a host and guest molecule leading to weak interactions. Graphic
ISSN:0008-6215
1873-426X
DOI:10.1016/S0008-6215(02)00066-6