Multicomponent Synthesis: Cohesive Integration of Green Chemistry Principles

Razvan Cioc, Eelco Ruijter, Romano V.A. Orru*

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Abstract

The application of multicomponent reactions (MCRs) in the generation of compound libraries has long been recognized as a key strategy for the development of lead matter in drug discovery. Given the numerous advantages that these processes possess not only from the ability to generate large numbers of diverse compounds but also from a sustainability perspective, it is somewhat surprising that MCRs have not enjoyed such a widespread application in downstream development and the later scale-up of pharmaceutical candidates. The current chapter provides an overview of the most common MCRs with a critical focus on their perceived benefits as a sustainable technology. In addition, an overview of the combination of MCRs with other “green” technologies such as both biocatalysis and flow chemistry is also provided.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationGreen Chemistry in Drug Discovery
PublisherHumana Press
Pages237-267
Number of pages31
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2022

Publication series

SeriesMethods in Pharmacology and Toxicology
ISSN1557-2153

Keywords

  • Asymmetric synthesis
  • Biginelli
  • Biocatalysis
  • Drug discovery
  • Flow chemistry
  • Green chemistry
  • Hantzsch
  • Isocyanide
  • Mannich
  • Mechanisms
  • Multicomponent reactions
  • Passerini
  • Petasis
  • Selectivity
  • Strecker
  • Ugi

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