Azobenzene??Tethered Bis (Trityl Alcohol) as a Photoswitchable Cooperative Acid Catalyst for Morita–Baylis–Hillman Reactions

…, R Yamaguchi, S Kurihara

Index: Imahori, Tatsushi; Yamaguchi, Ryo; Kurihara, Seiji Chemistry - A European Journal, 2012 , vol. 18, # 35 p. 10802 - 10807

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Abstract

Manipulation of functions at the molecular level by external stimuli is a key controlling mechanism in nature, as exemplified by the allosteric control of enzymes. To realize advanced functions in man-made materials, various functional molecules whose functions can be controlled and operated by suitable stimuli have been developed.[1, 2] Among them, photoswitchable catalysts are very attractive.[3] As well as being potentially clean, light ...