Azobenzene derivatives due to their photo- and electroactive properties are an important group of compounds finding applications in diverse fields. Due to the possibility of controlling the trans–cis isomerization, azo-bearing structures are ideal building blocks for development of e.g. nanomaterials, smart polymers, molecular containers, photoswitches, and sensors. Important role play also macrocyclic compounds well known for their interesting binding properties. In this article selected macrocyclic compounds bearing azo group(s) are comprehensively described. Here, the relationship between compounds’ structure and their properties (as e.g. ability to guest complexation, supramolecular structure formation, switching and motion) is reviewed.

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选定的大环化合物中的偶氮基团

偶氮苯衍生物由于其光活性和电活性是一组重要的化合物，在不同领域都有应用。由于控制反式-顺式异构化的可能性，含偶氮结构是开发纳米材料、智能聚合物、分子容器、光开关和传感器等的理想构件。以其有趣的结合特性而闻名的大环化合物也发挥着重要作用。在本文中，对选定的带有偶氮基团的大环化合物进行了全面的描述。在此，综述了化合物结构与其性质（例如客体络合能力、超分子结构形成、转换和运动）之间的关系。