A series of 6(I)-deoxy-6(I)-alkyl- and arylaminoderivatives of beta-cyclode
xtrin have been prepared via nucleophilic di;placement of tosyl group. Corr
esponding 6-O-toluenesulfonyl-beta-cyclodextrin was prepared by improved pr
ocedure. Products were purified by repeated crystallization or by ion-excha
nge chromatography.