An Ir<sub>3</sub>L<sub>2</sub> complex with anion binding pockets: photocatalytic <i>E</i>–<i>Z</i> isomerization <i>via</i> molecular recognition
Haruka Sunohara, Kenta Koyamada, Hiroki Takezawa, Makoto Fujita
Abstract
A photoactive Ir 3 L 2 complex with anion recognition pockets was synthesized by self-assembly. The complex selectively activated an anionic styrene derivative toward E – Z isomerization.
Topics & Concepts
IsomerizationIonPhotocatalysisChemistryPhotochemistryCrystallographyStereochemistryCatalysisOrganic chemistryCatalytic C–H Functionalization MethodsRadical Photochemical ReactionsMetal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and Applications