Light-controlled interconversion between a [c2]daisy chain and a lasso-type pseudo[1]rotaxane†
Abstract
A light-responsive self-complementary crown ether/ammonium conjugate bearing an arylazopyrazole photoswitch as a spacer can be switched between a [c2]daisy chain (E-isomer) and a lasso-type pseudo[1]rotaxane (Z-isomer) by light.