Cross-metathesis of Allylcarboranes with O-Allylcyclodextrins.

Abstract

Cross-metathesis between allylcarboranes and O-allylcyclodextrins was catalyzed by Hoveyda–Grubbs 2nd generation catalyst in toluene. The corresponding carboranyl-cyclodextrin conjugates were isolated in 15–25% yields.

Keywords

• Cross-metathesis
• Allylcarboranes
• O-Allylcyclodextrins.