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- Title
Late-Stage Functionalization of Biologically Active Heterocycles Through Photoredox Catalysis.
- Authors
DiRocco, Daniel A.; Dykstra, Kevin; Krska, Shane; Vachal, Petr; Conway, Donald V.; Tudge, Matthew
- Abstract
The direct CH functionalization of heterocycles has become an increasingly valuable tool in modern drug discovery. However, the introduction of small alkyl groups, such as methyl, by this method has not been realized in the context of complex molecule synthesis since existing methods rely on the use of strong oxidants and elevated temperatures to generate the requisite radical species. Herein, we report the use of stable organic peroxides activated by visible-light photoredox catalysis to achieve the direct methyl-, ethyl-, and cyclopropylation of a variety of biologically active heterocycles. The simple protocol, mild reaction conditions, and unique tolerability of this method make it an important tool for drug discovery.
- Subjects
BIOACTIVE compounds; HETEROCYCLIC compounds; OXIDATION-reduction reaction; CATALYSIS; PHARMACEUTICAL research; DRUG tolerance; ALKYL group; OXIDIZING agents
- Publication
Angewandte Chemie, 2014, Vol 126, Issue 19, p4902
- ISSN
0044-8249
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1002/ange.201402023