The first topologically controlled synthesis of doubly bridged beta-cyclodextrin dimers

Chem Commun (Camb). 2007 Feb 28:(8):828-30. doi: 10.1039/b613959k. Epub 2006 Nov 21.

Abstract

Reaction 6(A),6(B)-di(O-tosyl)-beta-cyclodextrin with Na(2)S in DMF gave the cis-dimer of beta-cyclodextrin in 21% isolated yield while the trans-dimer was not detected.

MeSH terms

  • Crystallography, X-Ray
  • Indicators and Reagents
  • Isomerism
  • Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
  • Models, Molecular
  • Spectrometry, Mass, Fast Atom Bombardment
  • Sulfides
  • beta-Cyclodextrins / chemical synthesis*

Substances

  • Indicators and Reagents
  • Sulfides
  • beta-Cyclodextrins
  • sodium sulfide