Calix[4] resorcinarene glycosides may be prepared using mild condition
s by condensing the corresponding glycosidic aldehyde with resorcinol
in the presence of a Lewis acid. The protected glycosyl moieties confe
r enhanced solubility in a number of organic solvents whilst deprotect
ion provides resorcinarenes which are water soluble. (C) 1997 Elsevier
Science Ltd.