THERMODYNAMIC ASPECTS OF SELF-ASSOCIATION AND HYDROPHOBIC BONDING OF METHYLENE BLUE - A MODEL SYSTEM FOR STACKING INTERACTIONS
THERMODYNAMIC ASPECTS OF SELF-ASSOCIATION AND HYDROPHOBIC BONDING OF METHYLENE BLUE - A MODEL SYSTEM FOR STACKING INTERACTIONS
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DOI:
10.1021/ja00725a006
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发表时间:
1970-01-01
影响因子:
15
通讯作者:
GHOSH, AK
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作者:
MUKERJEE, P;GHOSH, AK
The self-association of flat aromatic or heteroaromatic dye ions in aqueous solutions provides a good model system for “stacking” interactions. The self-association behavior of the cationic dye methylene blue has been studiedby the “isoextraction” method at 34.9 and10. 0; the results are qualitatively very similar to those at 25.1. From the values of the dimerization constant K2 at three temperatures, the entropy and enthalpy of dimerization have been derived. The “unitary" entropy of dimerization is positive, suggesting that water-structure contributions are appreciable in the stability of the dimers. The enthalpyof dimerization is negative and sub-stantial in magnitude. Possible contributory factors are discussed. The stepwise trimerization constant K¡ is found to be greater than K2 at all temperatures, in spite of stronger charge repulsion. There is thus an appreciable second-nearest neighbor attractive interaction in the stacking process, contributing to its cooperativity. The “extra” stability of the trimer reflected in the ratio Ks/K2 appears to be due to a favorable positive entropy change overcoming a positive enthalpy change. This is indicative of a long-rang econtribution of water-structure effects in promoting association of organic molecules in aqueous solutions.