Modulation of the isomerization of iminothioindoxyl switches by supramolecular confinement

Chem Commun (Camb). 2024 Aug 27;60(70):9388-9391. doi: 10.1039/d4cc02423k.

Abstract

Here we present the formation of an iminothioindoxyl (ITI)⊂Cage complex that retains the photochemical properties of the photoswitch within a confined environment in water. At the same time, besides ultrafast switching inside the cage, the ITI photoswitch displays an intriguing bifurcation of the excited state isomerization pathway when encapsulated.