Abstract Carotenoid pentynoates were coupled to protected and unprotected sugar azides via an azide-alkyne click-reaction using bis-triphenylphosphano-copper(I)-butyrate (C3H7COOCu(PPh3)2) complex. Protected sugars delivered the conjugates with excellent yields, whereas with unprotected… Click to show full abstract
Abstract Carotenoid pentynoates were coupled to protected and unprotected sugar azides via an azide-alkyne click-reaction using bis-triphenylphosphano-copper(I)-butyrate (C3H7COOCu(PPh3)2) complex. Protected sugars delivered the conjugates with excellent yields, whereas with unprotected ones amphipathic carotenoid-sugar derivatives were obtained in good or moderate yields in a simple way.
               
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