Conformation of Symmetric Bilirubin Analogs from 13C-Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spin Lattice T1 Relaxation Times |
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| Authors: | David P. Shrout David A. Lightner |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Chemistry , University of Nevada , Reno, Nevada, 89557-0020 |
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| Abstract: | Symmetric analogs of bilirubin with propionic acid groups shortened and lengthened (and esterified as methyl esters) adopt similar conformations in deuterated dimethylsulfoxide solvent, as determined from their 13C-NMR spin lattice relaxation times. Segmental motion of the alkanoic acid chain carbons indicates internal hydrogen bonding with solvent participation. |
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| Keywords: | (n = 1-5) Mesobilirubin XIIIα Conformation Segmental Motion 13C-Nuclear Magnetic Resonance T1 Relaxation |
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