An efficient synthesis of novel sucrose-containing dilactams.

ABSTRACT: An efficient and convenient approach to sucrose-containing dilactams has been developed. The method, based on reaction of regioisomeric 6,6'-di-O-[(aminomethyl)-phenyl]-1',2,3,3',4,4'-hexa-O-methylsucrose with isophtaloyl or 2,6-pyridinedicarbonyl dichlorides, provided the 1:1-macrocycles in good yields. GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT: .