Controlling a recognition-mediated reaction using a pH switch.

Chem Commun (Camb)

EaStCHEM and Centre for Biomolecular Sciences, School of Chemistry, University of St Andrews, North Haugh, St Andrews, Fife, UK.

Published: September 2006

The selective recognition-mediated reaction between a nitrone bearing a urea recognition site and a maleimide bearing a proton switchable recognition site can be turned 'on' and 'off' by the addition of base and acid respectively.

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