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NMR-Based Fragment Screening in a Minimum Sample but Maximum Automation Mode
Published on: June 4, 2021
Dereplication of natural products using minimal NMR data inputs
Russell B Williams1, Mark O'Neil-Johnson, Antony J Williams
1Sequoia Sciences, Inc., 1912 Innerbelt Business Center Drive, St. Louis, MO 63114, USA.
This study presents a computer-assisted strategy for natural product dereplication using NMR spectral data, molecular formulas, and structural fragments against a large compound database. It compares NMR-based methods with molecular formula and mass-based dereplication approaches.
Area of Science:
- Natural Product Chemistry
- Computational Chemistry
- Spectroscopy
Background:
- Public databases of natural products are rapidly expanding, increasing their potential for dereplication.
- NMR spectroscopy, alongside other data, is crucial for identifying known compounds and avoiding redundant research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate a computer-assisted strategy for the dereplication of natural products using NMR data.
- To compare the efficacy of NMR-based dereplication with molecular formula and mass-based methods.
Main Methods:
- Utilized (1)H NMR, (1)H-(13)C HSQC, and (1)H-(1)H COSY spectral data.
- Integrated molecular formula ranges and structural fragments for analysis.
- Employed ACD/Structure Elucidator software and the ChemSpider database (Royal Society of Chemistry).
Main Results:
- A strategy for dereplicating complete or partial natural product structures was established.
- The study provides a comparative analysis of different dereplication techniques.
Conclusions:
- Computer-assisted NMR dereplication offers a viable approach for managing large natural product datasets.
- This strategy enhances the efficiency of natural product research by facilitating the identification of known compounds.
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