Supramolecular Photodimerization of Coumarins

Stereoselective photodimerization of coumarin and its derivatives in supra-molecular systems is reviewed. The enantioselective photodimerization of coumarin and thiocoumarin in inclusion crystals with optically active host compounds is also described.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Koichi Tanaka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-02-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/17/2/1408/