Synthesis of functionalized β-cyclodextrins by "click chemistry"

Two new β-cyclodextrins (β-CDs) modified with chromophore were synthesized in high yields through Huisgen 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition. The amount of Cu catalyst was demonstrated to be a key factor that determines the yield of the 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition when applied to CD derivatization. While a catalytic amount of Cu-catalyst is commonly required in conventional click chemistry, more than a half equivalent of Cu catalyst was desirable for obtaining the modified CDs in satisfactory yields.