Controlling the photochemical reaction of an azastilbene derivative in water using a water-soluble pillar[6]arene

Abstract

A host–guest system in water based on a water-soluble pillar[6]arene and an azastilbene derivative, (E)-4,4′-dimethyl-4,4′-diazoniastilbene diiodide, has been constructed. Then this water-soluble pillar[6]arene was successfully used to control the photohydration of the azastilbene derivative in water as a “protective agent”.