Synthesis and photochemical properties of stilbenophanes tethered by silyl chains. Control of (2pi + 2pi) photocycloaddition, cis-trans photoisomerization, and photocyclization.

Synthesis and photochemical properties of stilbenophanes tethered by silyl chains. Control of (2pi + 2pi) photocycloaddition, cis-trans photoisomerization, and photocyclization.