Bai CC, Tian BR, Zhao T, Huang Q, Wang ZZ. Cyclodextrin-Catalyzed Organic Synthesis: Reactions, Mechanisms, and Applications.
Molecules 2017;
22:E1475. [PMID:
28880241 PMCID:
PMC6151768 DOI:
10.3390/molecules22091475]
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Abstract
Cyclodextrins are well-known macrocyclic oligosaccharides that consist of α-(1,4) linked glucose units and have been widely used as artificial enzymes, chiral separators, chemical sensors, and drug excipients, owing to their hydrophobic and chiral interiors. Due to their remarkable inclusion capabilities with small organic molecules, more recent interests focus on organic reactions catalyzed by cyclodextrins. This contribution outlines the current progress in cyclodextrin-catalyzed organic reactions. Particular emphases are given to the organic reaction mechanisms and their applications. In the end, the future directions of research in this field are proposed.
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