Control of stilbene conformation and fluorescence in self-assembled capsules

• Mark R. Ams,
• Dariush Ajami,
• Stephen L. Craig,
• Jye-Shane Yang and
• Julius Rebek Jr

Beilstein J. Org. Chem. 2009, 5, No. 79, doi:10.3762/bjoc.5.79

• : molecular twisting; quenching; reversible encapsulation; self-assembly; stilbene fluorescence; Introduction The fluorescence of trans-stilbene has been extensively researched [1], and weak fluorescence occurs in aqueous solutions or typical organic solvents. In a highly structured environment such as an