Reductive sp3-sp2 Coupling Reactions Enable Late-Stage Modification of Pharmaceuticals

Org Lett. 2020 Jan 17;22(2):556-559. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.9b04320. Epub 2020 Jan 7.

Abstract

Late-stage derivatization of pharmaceutically relevant scaffolds relies on the availability of highly functional-group tolerant reactions. Reactions that increase the sp3 character of molecules enable the pursuit of more selective and well-tolerated pharmaceuticals. Herein, we report the use of sp3-sp2 cross-electrophile reductive couplings to modify a generic ATP-competitive kinase inhibitor with a broad range of primary and secondary alkyl halide coupling partners.

MeSH terms

  • Hydrocarbons, Brominated / chemistry*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Pharmaceutical Preparations / chemical synthesis
  • Pharmaceutical Preparations / chemistry*
  • Protein Kinase Inhibitors / chemical synthesis
  • Protein Kinase Inhibitors / chemistry*

Substances

  • Hydrocarbons, Brominated
  • Pharmaceutical Preparations
  • Protein Kinase Inhibitors