Table 1 Calculated binding energies (Kcal/mol) for compound 1a.H+ and different anions. Data were calculated in media of different relative permittivities.

From: Small molecule anionophores promote transmembrane anion permeation matching CFTR activity

 

Anion

Water ε = 80.1

DMSO ε = 46.7

Chloroform ε = 4.8

Gas Phase ε = 1

∆H

Cl

−6.6

−7.5

−25.7

−101.0

HCO3

−11.7

−12.5

−30.7

−104.5

NO3

−6.4

−7.2

−24.1

−94.0