Molecular gelators and uses thereof

Abstract

In accordance with the present subject matter there is provided a compound of Formula I wherein, R1 is substituted C1 to C10 alkyl; and R2 is substituted C1 to C10 alkyl, a process for preparing a compound of Formula I, and a gel comprising a compound of Formula I. There is also provided a process for separating a hydrophobic material from a mixture of hydrophobic and hydrophilic material using a compound of Formula I.

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