Symmetry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(10), P. 1924 - 1924
Published: Oct. 16, 2023
Nowadays,
amino
acids
(AAs)
and
peptides
with
bulky
side
chains
hold
significant
interest
for
organic
synthesis
the
modern
pharma
industry.
Non-proteinogenic
(or
unnatural)
AAs
are
key
building
blocks
used
obtaining
pharmaceutically
relevant
development
of
chiral
molecular
catalysts,
they
extensively
in
total
complex
natural
compounds.
Thus,
an
elaboration
cost-effective
methods
preparation
novel
unnatural
to
increase
their
structural
diversity
is
highly
desirable.
In
this
context,
herein,
we
present
asymmetric
metal-templated
a
number
enantiomerically
pure
(S)-2-amino-2-methyl-5-arylpent-4-ynoic
starting
from
commercially
available
reagents
Belokon’s
auxiliary
(S)-BPB,
namely
(S)-2-(N-benzylprolyl)aminobenzophenone.
The
construction
Ni(II)
alanine
(Ala)
subsequent
propargylation,
arylation
by
Sonogashira
cross-coupling
reaction
using
various
aryl
halides,
and,
finally,
acidic
decomposition
obtained
complexes
deliver
target
α,α-disubstituted
featuring
triple
bond
chain.
Next,
Fmoc-protected
α-AAs
dipeptide
were
synthesized.
Finally,
examined
peptide
as
collagenase
inhibitors.
Beilstein Journal of Organic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20, P. 212 - 219
Published: Feb. 2, 2024
An
efficient
multicomponent
reaction
of
newly
designed
β-trifluoromethyl
β-diazo
esters,
acetonitrile,
and
carboxylic
acids
via
an
interrupted
esterification
process
under
copper-catalyzed
conditions
has
been
developed,
which
affords
various
unsymmetrical
N
,
-diacyl-β-amino
esters
in
good
to
excellent
yields.
The
features
mild
conditions,
a
wide
scope
β-amino
acids,
also
applicability
large-scale
synthesis,
thus
providing
way
for
the
synthesis
β-diacylamino
esters.
Furthermore,
this
represents
first
example
Mumm
rearrangement
Advanced Synthesis & Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
366(14), P. 3050 - 3084
Published: May 22, 2024
Abstract
Tetrahydro‐
β
‐carbolines
(TH
Cs)
also
known
as
tryptolines
serve
important
structural
elements
in
natural
products
and
pharmaceutical
compounds,
they
are
utilized
drug
discovery.
They
display
diverse
bioactivities,
including
anticancer,
antifungal,
antiparasitic,
anti‐ischemic,
anti‐inflammatory,
other
activities.
Besides
their
pharmacological
biological
significance,
these
motifs
extensively
used
the
production
of
bioactive
compounds.
This
review
is
intended
to
summarize
recent
advancements
chemistry
this
compound
class,
synthesis
applications
organic
synthetic
intermediates
molecules.
The Journal of Organic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
88(18), P. 13169 - 13177
Published: Sept. 6, 2023
The
incorporation
of
fluorinated
groups
into
peptides
significantly
affects
their
biophysical
properties.
We
report
herein
the
synthesis
Fmoc-protected
trifluoromethylthiolated
tyrosine
(CF3S-Tyr)
and
tryptophan
(CF3S-Trp)
analogues
on
a
gram
scale
(77–93%
yield)
demonstrate
use
as
highly
hydrophobic
building
blocks
for
peptide
chemistry.
developed
methodology
was
successfully
applied
to
late-stage
regioselective
trifluoromethylthiolation
Trp
residues
in
short
(66–80%
various
CF3S-analogues
biologically
active
monoamines.
To
prove
concept,
Fmoc-(CF3S)Tyr
-Trp
were
incorporated
endomorphin-1
chain
(EM-1)
model
tripeptides
by
solid-phase
synthesis.
A
remarkable
enhancement
local
hydrophobicity
quantified
chromatographic
index
determination
method,
demonstrating
high
potential
CF3S-containing
amino
acids
rational
design
bioactive
peptides.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(28), P. 18804 - 18810
Published: July 5, 2024
The
synthesis
of
isotopically
labeled
organic
molecules
is
vital
for
drug
and
agrochemical
discovery
development.
Carbon
isotope
exchange
emerging
as
a
leading
method
to
generate
carbon-labeled
targets,
which
are
sought
over
hydrogen-based
labels
due
their
enhanced
stability
in
biological
systems.
While
many
bioactive
small
bear
carbon-containing
stereocenters,
direct
enantioselective
carbon
reactions
have
not
been
established.
We
describe
the
first
example
an
reaction,
where
(radio)labeled
α-amino
acids
can
be
generated
from
unlabeled
precursors
using
stoichiometric
chiral
aldehyde
receptor
with
CO
Beilstein Journal of Organic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
21, P. 659 - 669
Published: March 21, 2025
Fluorinated
amino
acids
are
essential
building
blocks
in
the
spheres
of
protein
engineering
and
medicinal
chemistry.
In
last
decades,
a
large
number
different
synthetic
strategies
have
been
developed
to
produce
variety
fluorinated
acids.
Still,
obtaining
great
quantities
can
be
challenging,
or
corresponding
pathways
heavily
time-consuming
synthetically
challenging.
this
context,
chiral
Ni(II)
complexes
powerful
tools
obtain
tailor‑made
non‑canonical
work,
we
wanted
take
advantage
strategy
extend
range
method
include
additional
We
synthesized
two
analogs
phenylalanine,
which
still
unexplored
context
peptide
Furthermore,
both
diastereomers
trifluoroleucine
were
synthesized,
demonstrating
that
described
also
applied
synthesize
enantio‑
diastereomerically
pure
γ‑branched
This
work
further
underlines
importance
synthesis
Results in Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7, P. 101446 - 101446
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
There
are
totally
93
fluorine
aromatic
scaffolds
containing
drugs
approved
by
U.S.
Food
and
Drug
Administration
from
2002
to
2022.
The
proportion
of
fluorinated
skeleton
in
is
increasing
recent
ten
years,
which
indicates
the
unique
important
attributes
atom.
introduction
fragments
into
molecules
can
influence
structure
conformation,
intrinsic
potency
selectivity
pharmacokinetic
properties
productively.
Additionally,
18F
has
been
applied
as
a
significant
useful
positron
emission
tomography
isotope
for
vivo
imaging
technology.
This
review
mainly
concentrated
on
application
synthesis
methods
US
FDA
We
hoped
that
this
deep
insight
perspective
synthetic
delivery
these
could
offer
practical
creative
inspirations
development
atom
new
drug
discovery.
The Journal of Organic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 21, 2025
We
herein
report
the
synthesis
of
substituted
tryptophans
using
Ni(II)
complexes
glycine
and
gramines.
This
reaction
proceeds
under
operationally
convenient
mild
conditions,
inexpensive,
nontoxic,
easily
accessible
reagents.
The
reactions
feature
high
yields
virtually
complete
thermodynamically
controlled
diastereoselectivity,
providing
a
method
for
tailor-made
tryptophans.
Ukrainian Chemistry Journal,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
91(2), P. 55 - 90
Published: March 25, 2025
Fluorine
is
a
key
element
in
drug
design
due
to
its
ability
enhance
metabolic
stability,
binding
affinity,
and
bioavailability.
Fluorine’s
properties
lead
more
stable
drugs
with
longer
half-lives,
reducing
dosing
frequency
improving
patient
compliance.
Its
small
size
high
electronegativity
also
improve
resulting
effective
treatments
lower
doses.
For
example,
fluorine
increases
compound’s
cross
cell
membranes.
This
article
highlights
advancements
chiral,
fluorine-containing
pharmaceuticals
introduced
over
the
past
five
years,
focusing
on
their
synthesis,
therapeutic
benefits,
mechanisms
of
action,
impact
efficacy
safety.
Chiral
molecules,
essential
development,
exist
two
enantiomeric
forms
distinct
biological
activities.
Synthesizing
involves
techniques
like
asymmetric
synthesis
produce
pure
enantiomers,
increased
potency,
selectivity,
reduced
side
effects.
Understanding
action
provides
valuable
insights
into
Reviewing
recently
FDA-approved
chiral
offers
chemistry
development
future
innovations.
Recent
FDA
approvals
highlight
significance
various
areas,
enabling
targeted
treatments.
Analyzing
these
reveals
trends
shaping
development’s
future.
The
addresses
need
for
research
self-disproportionation
enantiomers
(SDE)
fluorinated
compounds
concerns
about
excessive
levels.
SDE
can
affect
pharmaceutical
product
purity.
Research
ensures
quality.
Additionally,
fluorine’s
widespread
use
raises
environmental
health
concerns,
necessitating
studies
long-term
effects
mitigation
strategies.