Supramolecular carbohydrate scaffold-catalyzed synthesis of tetrahydroquinolines

Natural supramolecular carbohydrate scaffold-catalyzed synthesis of tetrahydroquinoline derivatives by the reaction of aromatic amine and cyclic enol ether in excellent yield with high diastereoselectivity has been developed. Carbohydrates, cellulose, and starch were converted into their sulfonic acid derivative and these scaffolds exhibit efficient catalytic properties, along with excellent cost effectivity and recyclability.