Control of reactivity and selectivity in isomerization and rearrangement reactions inside confined spaces
Kuppusamy Kanagaraj, Julius Rebek, Yang Yu
Abstract
hydrophobic, photochemical and thermal interventions. The inner spaces of the hosts resemble enzyme cavities that stabilize labile intermediates not accessible in the bulk solvent. The effects of confinement and the binding forces involved are discussed and further applications are suggested.
Topics & Concepts
IsomerizationReactivity (psychology)Supramolecular chemistrySubstrate (aquarium)SelectivityChemistryConfined spacePhotochemistryMoleculeCatalysisOrganic chemistryOceanographyPathologyGeologyMedicineAlternative medicineSupramolecular Chemistry and ComplexesCrystallography and molecular interactionsSurface Chemistry and Catalysis