Term: crystal photochemistry
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.CT07350

Definition:
Photochemical process in the crystal lattice of a photoactive compound or of a chromophore in the crystal lattice of host molecules. Often asymmetric photochemistry takes place.

Related Terms:
1) chromophore (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.C01076).
2) asymmetric photochemistry (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.AT07328).

Source: PAC, 2007, 79, 293. 'Glossary of terms used in photochemistry, 3rd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2006)' on page 319 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779030293)

Citation: 'crystal photochemistry' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.CT07350

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