One-step, green synthesis of a supramolecular organogelator based on mellitic triimide for the recognition of aromatic compounds

Abstract

Mellitic triimide derivatives with N-benzyl groups form conformations with concave cavities, that are capable of including aromatic molecules such as benzene, nitrobenzene, etc. In addition, they act as supramolecular gelators, which enable the detection of aromatic molecules as a gel–sol phase transition.