Synthesis of symmetrically modified α-cyclodextrins:: an efficient and easy method

Efficient and simple synthetic methods of designed specific synthons of cyclodextrins are fundamental for the further development of more sophisticated supramolecular devices. Here, a new two step synthesis was proposed for the obtention of the 6(A),6(C),6(E)-triazido-6(A),6(C),6(E)-trideoxy-6(B),6(D),6(F)-tri-O-methylhexakis-(2,3-di-O-methyl)cyclomaltohexaose on a large scale. (C) 2003 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.