Subject: Conformation of aq. alkyls

From: "Hr Dr. S. Shapiro" <[email-masked]>
Date: Wed, 7 Jun 1995 08:49:33 +0100 (MET)

Dear Colleagues;

     I am seeking information re the conformation of long-chain alkanes,
alkylbenzenes, or alkoxybenzenes in aqueous solution. I imagine that in an
aqueous milieu the alkyl moieties should curl up into a sort of ball to
minimise contact with water.  Does anyone know of any nmr or theoretical
analyses of long-chain alkanes, alkylbenzenes, or alkoxybenzenes in water?
Kindly send details to me directly at

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     Thanks in advance to all responders.

Sincerely,

S. Shapiro
ZH
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