Abstract
Photoexcitation of dibenzalacetones (1a-d) in homogeneous media and solid state yields a mixture of products with poor conversions. Irradiation of the reactants complexed to γ-cyclodextrin predominantly affords a single dimer (syn adduct 6) despite the possibility for several monomeric and dimeric products. High selectivity in the cavitand-mediated reaction along with the structural characterization of the inclusion complex provides insight into the supramolecular interactions that drive the self-assembly of the host-guest system.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 6870-6875 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 38 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2018 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry