Stereoisomers, cyclodextrin

In the recent past separation of isomers has been attempted using aqueous liquid membranes based on p-cyclodextrin. Thus, separation of a mixture of o- and p-nitroaniline (in 80% i-octanol, 20% -heptane) has been studied, with the p-isomer showing a selectivity of 5 at 0.7 molar p-cyclodextrin. Even stereoisomers of stilbene cis and trans) were separated using a 0.02 to 0.2 M cyclodextrin solution, but the selectivity was less than 2 (Mandal et al, 1998). 

Investigations on the stereochemistry of chiral semiochemicals may be carried out by (gas) chromatographic separation of stereoisomers using chiral stationary phases, e.g. modified cyclodextrins [32]. Alter natively, formation of diastereomers (e.g. Mosher s ester or derivatives involving lactic acid etc.) may be followed by separation on conventional achiral stationary phases. Assignment of the absolute configuration of the natural product will again need comparison with an authentic (synthetic) reference sample. 

Berkecz, R. et al., LC enantioseparation of -lactam and P-amino acid stereoisomers and a comparison of macrocyclic glycopeptide and P-cyclodextrin-based columns, Chromatographia, 63, S37, 2006. 

Molecular dynamics free-energy perturbation simulations utilizing the empirical valence bond model have been used to study the catalytic action of -cyclodextrin in ester hydrolysis. Reaction routes for nucleophilic attack on m-f-butylphenyl acetate (225) by the secondary alkoxide ions 0(2) and 0(3) of cyclodextrin giving the R and S stereoisomers of ester tetrahedral intermediate were examined. Only the reaction path leading to the S isomer at 0(2) shows an activation barrier that is lower (by about 3kcal mol ) than the barrier for the corresponding reference reaction in water. The calculated rate acceleration was in excellent agreement with experimental data. ... 

JJ Li, K Waldron. Estimation of the pH-independent binding constants of ala-nylphenylalanine and leucylphenylalanine stereoisomers with /3-cyclodextrin in the presence of urea. Electrophoresis 20 171-179, 1999. 

Three approaches can be employed to separate peptide stereoisomers and amino acid enantiomers separations on chiral columns, separations on achiral stationary phases with mobile phases containing chiral selectors, and precolumn derivatization with chiral agents [111]. Cyclodextrins are most often used for the preparation of chiral columns and as chiral selectors in mobile phases. Macrocyclic antibiotics have also been used as chiral selectors [126]. Very recently, Ilsz et al. [127] reviewed HPLC separation of small peptides and amino acids on macrocyclic antibiotic-based chiral stationary phases. 

Kreis P, Dietrich A, Mosandl A (1996) Elution order of the furanoid linalool oxides on common gas chromatographic phases and modified cyclodextrin phases. J Essent Oil Res 8 339 Weinert B, Wiist M, Mosandl A Hanssum H (1998) Stereoisomeric flavour compounds LXX-Vlff. Separation and structure elucidation of the pyranoid linalool oxide stereoisomers using common gas chromatographic phases, modified cyclodextrin phases and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Phytochem Anal 9.T0... 

Chirality of derivatized cyclodextrin was used for recognition of stereoisomers. Phenylazobenzoyl modified y-cyclodextrin was anchored onto silica gel used as stationary phase in HPLC and photoresponsive chromatographic behavior of dansyl amino acid enantiomers was studied [64],... 

Analytical Properties y-Cyclodextrin (cyclooctylamalyose), reverse phase separation of stereoisomers of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons the substrate has eight glucose units and has a relative molecular mass of 1297 the cavity has a diameter of 0.59 nm, and the substrate has a water solubility of 23.2 g/ml Reference 13-28... 

Chemical modification of both the primary and secondary hydroxyl substituents has been used to further improve their toxicity, water solubility, and biodegradability. Since the hydroxyl groups differ in chemical reactivity, chemical modification typically produces thousands of regio- and stereoisomers resulting in a substantially less crystalline molecule. The amorphous character of chemically modified cyclodextrins has beneficial effects on aqueous solubility and toxicity. Variation of the degree of substitution provides a means for optimizing physical and chemical parameters of the molecules in specific applications. 

The situation is complex. In another study we examined the cyclization of compound 54 catalyzed by cyclodextrin bis-imidazoles [140]. This dialdehyde can perform the intramolecular aldol reaction using the enol of either aldehyde to add to the other aldehyde, forming either 55 or 56. In solution with simple buffer catalysis both compounds are formed almost randomly, but with the A,B isomer 46 of the bis-imidazole cyclodextrin there was a 97 % preference for product 56. This is consistent with the previous findings that the catalyst promotes enolization near the bound phenyl ring, but in this case the cyclization is most selective with the A,B isomer 46, not the A,D that we saw previously. Again the enolization is reversible, and the selectivity reflects the addition of an enol to an aldehyde group. The predominant product is a mixture of two stereoisomers, 56A and 56B. Both were formed, and were racemic despite the chirality of the cyclodextrin ring. 

The chemistry of interest when cyclodextrin or its derivatives are used as enzyme mimics involves two features. First of all, the substrate binds into the cavity of the cyclodextrin as the result of hydrophobic or lyophobic (4) forces. Then the bound substrate undergoes a reaction, which may involve the cyclodextrin as a reagent or as a catalyst. The speed of this reaction is promoted generally by the proximity induced by binding, and in addition the reactions are often selective because of geometric constraints in the transition state. This selectivity may involve the selective reaction of one potential substrate relative to another, selective production of one regiochemical isomer compared with another, or selective production of one stereoisomer relative to another. This last area, selective stereochemistry and asymmetric synthesis, is still one of the most neglected areas of cyclodextrin chemistry. 

Although it is well understood that molecules must be able to enter the cavity of the cyclodextrin molecule for complexation to occur, and therefore, under chromatographic conditions, for retention to result, the differential binding of two stereoisomers within the cyclodextrin that allows for their differential retention is not always apparent. An understanding of this can be obtained through the use of three dimensional computer graphic imaging of the crystal structure of the inclusion complex. 

The ability of cyclodextrin to resolve stereoisomers is very readily applied for the separation of diastereomers, such as the cis- and trans-geometric isomers (6,7). Similar to both of the examples presented above, resolution of geometric isomers appears to result from both the level of inclusion complex formed, as well as the level of interaction of the molecule with the 2- and 3-hydroxyl groups of the cyclodextrin. This can be illustrated with the synthetic antiestrogen tamoxifen (Figure 1), which is synthesized in both the cis and trans forms. 

Threading of two cyclodextrins onto a symmetrical dumbbell can occur head-to-head, head-to-tail, or tail-to-tail, defining a new class of diastereoisomeric [3]-rotaxanes, as shown schematically in Figure 2.12d. Anderson and co-workers have shown that end-capping of 4,4,-bis(diazonio)azobenzene chloride 43 with 2,6-dimethylphenol 44 in the presence of a-CDX produced the [3]-rotaxane 45 in 12% yield, in addition to the [2]-rotaxane 46 in 9% yield, and free dumbbell 47 in trace amounts (Figure 2.18).42 The stereochemistry of the [3]-rotaxane species is remarkable because the two cyclodextrin beads have their smallest rims facing to each other. Therefore the threading reaction was stereoselective. The reasons for the exclusive formation of the tail-to-tail stereoisomer are not clearly established. 

Smith, J.R., Schlager, J.J. (1996). Gas chromatographic separation of the stereoisomers of OP chemical warfare agents using cyclodextrin capillary columns. J. High Resolut. Chromatogr. 19 151-4. 

Reliable techniques exist for liquid-liquid extraction of ephedrine from alkaline tissue samples. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry measurement requires pentafluoropropionic acid derivatization. Blood and tissue measurements have been reported in several ephedrine-related deaths, and in clinical trials with therapeutic doses of the drug (Backer et al., 1997). More recently capillary electrophoresis has been used to separate and identify all 10 stereoisomers of the ephedrine family found in nutritional supplements. Chiral discrimination is effected by using hydroxypropyl-P-cyclodextrin (Flurer et al., 1995). 

Lamparczyk, H. Zarzycki, P.K. Effect of temperature on separation of estradiol stereoisomers and equilin by liquid chromatography using mobile phases modified with fi-cyclodextrin. J.Pharm. Biomed.Anal., 1995, 13, 543—549... 

Selectivity and separation enhancement is achieved by modification of the buffer pH and by the addition such as chiral selectors for the resolution of stereoisomers and cyclodextrins to resolve sample components by differential transient complexation. 

Armstrong, D.W. Ward, T.J. Armstrong, R.D. Beesley, T.E. Separation of drug stereoisomers by the formation of beta-cyclodextrin inclusion complexes. Science 1986, 232, 1132. 

We also examined aldol condensations of the dialdehyde 17. Without the special catalysis afforded by the cyclodextrin i w-imidazoles there was an almost random reaction to form compounds 18 and 19, as either aldehyde acted as the enofizing group. However, the cyclodextrin imidazole catalysts directed the selective formation of products 19, with no selectivity among its stereoisomers. Interestingly, the least selective catalyst for 17 was the cyclodextrin mono-imidazole, the AD isomer of the fcw-imidazole was more selective, and the most selective was the AB isomer. Obviously these results indicate that the cyclodextrin imidazole catalysts promote enolization of the aldehyde group closest to the cyclodextrin, as expected, but the subtlety of preferences among the bw-imidazole isomers is not yet understood in this case. 

D.W. Armstrong, T.J. Ward, R.D. Armstrong and T.E Beesley, Separation of Drug Stereoisomers by the Formation of P-Cyclodextrin Inclusion Complexes, Science, 232(1986)1132. 

A. Berthod, H.L. Jin, T.E. Beesley, J.D. Duncan and D.W. Armstrong, Cyclodextrin Chiral Stationary Phases for Liquid Chromatographic Separations of Drug Stereoisomers, J. Pharm. Biomed Anal., 8(2)(1990)123. 

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