Redox Potential of Azobenzene as an Amino Acid Residue in Peptides

Abstract

Azobenzene is a common light switch. Azobenzene, as ω-amino acid derivative in peptides, exhibits redox properties that make it susceptible to reduction by thiols with concurrent thiol-induced enhanced thermal Z-to-E isomerization rates. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2268/2007/z600495_s.pdf or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.