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Photodimerization of hydrophobic guests within a water-soluble nanocapsule

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Conducting reactions in environmentally benign conditions is one of the major objectives of “green chemistry.” In this context, developing ways to conduct reactions in water seems obvious. In this report, we present our results on photodimerization of select guest molecules placed within the rigid reaction cavity of a water-soluble cavitand, octa acid. The results presented herein highlight the value of a supramolecular approach in achieving selectivity in photoreactions and opening reaction pathways that are latent in solution chemistry.

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V.R. is grateful to the National Science Foundation, USA for generous financial support (CHE-0848017). V.R. fondly recalls the visit to Professor Mizuno’s laboratory at Osaka and meeting him at various conferences around the world. V.R. wishes Professor Katsuhiko Mizuno a fulfilling and healthy life after decades of intense scientific career at Osaka Prefecture University.

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    Anand Parthasarathy, Shampa R. Samanta & V. Ramamurthy

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Parthasarathy, A., Samanta, S.R. & Ramamurthy, V. Photodimerization of hydrophobic guests within a water-soluble nanocapsule. Res Chem Intermed 39, 73–87 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11164-012-0633-7

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