A facile, stereoselective [2 + 2] photoreaction mediated by curcurbit[8]uril.
The [2 + 2] photoreaction of (E)-diaminostilbene dihydrochloride proceeds with large rate acceleration and high stereoselectivity via formation of a stable 1:2 host-guest complex with curcurbit[8]uril in solution.
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National Creative Research Initiative Center for Smart Supramolecules, Department of Chemistry, Division of Molecular and Life Sciences, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), San 31 Hyojadong, Pohang 790-784, Republic of Korea.
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