10.2174/157017809790442899
The research aims to explore the synthesis and optical properties of α-cyclodextrin derivatives with varying lengths of π-conjugated arms. The study synthesizes three α-CD derivatives (compounds 4, 5, and 6) using key chemicals such as 6-deoxy-6-formyl-α-cyclodextrin, 3,5-diiodoaniline, and ethynylbenzene, among others. The structures of these compounds are confirmed through various analytical techniques including 1H NMR, elemental analysis, mass spectrometry, and X-ray crystal structure determination. The research evaluates their self-inclusion properties using Circular Dichroism and 1D and 2D 1H NMR measurements. The study concludes that as the length of the π-conjugated arm increases from 4 to 5 and to 6, the self-inclusion of the π-conjugated arm to the CD ring is enhanced, which in turn leads to stronger excitation-energy transfer in aqueous solutions. This finding suggests that self-inclusion of an aryl system into a CD cavity can significantly improve their optical properties, potentially offering new insights for applications in areas such as drug delivery systems and chemical sensors.