| abstract |
In accordance with the present subject matter there is provided a compound of Formula I wherein, R 1 is substituted C 1 to C 10 alkyl; and R 2 is substituted C 1 to C 10 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. |