Redefining the Synthetic Logic of Medicinal Chemistry. Photoredox-Catalyzed Reactions as a General Tool for Aliphatic Core Functionalization

David F. Fernández, María González-Esguevillas, Sebastian Keess, Felix Schäfer, Jens Mohr, Andre Shavnya, Thomas Knauber, David C. Blakemore, David W.C. MacMillan

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Abstract

C(sp3)-rich aliphatic motifs in drug molecules are strongly associated with clinical success. Historically, the availability of compound libraries based on C(sp3)-rich cores has been limited due to the challenging direct functionalization of aliphatic rings. Instead, most small molecule drug-like libraries are diversified around central aromatic rings. Herein, we present a general approach to the synthesis of diversified libraries featuring aliphatic core rings via photoredox catalysis under mild conditions.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)2702-2707
Number of pages6
JournalOrganic letters
Volume26
Issue number14
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 12 2024

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Biochemistry
  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry

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