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Supramolecular photochemistry of encapsulated caged ortho -nitrobenzyl triggers
ortho -Nitrobenzyl ( o NB) triggers have been extensively used to release various molecules of interest. However, the toxicity and reactivity of the spent chromophore, o -nitrosobenzaldehyde, remains an unaddressed difficulty. In this study we have applied the well-established supramolecular photochemical concepts to retain the spent trigger o -nitrosobenzaldehyde within the organic capsule after release of water-soluble acids and alcohols. The sequestering power of organic capsules for spent chromophores during photorelease from ortho -nitrobenzyl esters, ethers and alcohols is demonstrated with several examples.
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- Award ID(s):
- 1807729
- PAR ID:
- 10179884
- Date Published:
- Journal Name:
- Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences
- Volume:
- 18
- Issue:
- 10
- ISSN:
- 1474-905X
- Page Range / eLocation ID:
- 2411 to 2420
- Format(s):
- Medium: X
- Sponsoring Org:
- National Science Foundation
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