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  • Green Chemistry
  • Organic Synthesis
  • Synthetic Methodology

Background:

  • Multicomponent reactions (MCRs) are highly valued for their efficiency and sustainability.
  • Key advantages include pot, atom, and step economy (PASE), reducing waste and resource consumption.
  • MCRs simplify complex syntheses through one-pot procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent developments in five-component reactions (5CRs).
  • To categorize and discuss various 5CR strategies, including pseudo-5CRs.
  • To highlight the expanding scope of MCRs in complex molecule synthesis.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent publications on 5CRs.
  • Categorization of 5CRs based on reactant stoichiometry (e.g., A+B+C+D+E, 2A+B+C+D, etc.).
  • Inclusion of 5CRs involving more than five reaction centers.

Main Results:

  • Significant advancements in the design and application of 5CRs have been reported.
  • Diverse stoichiometric combinations (including pseudo-5CRs) enable access to complex molecular architectures.
  • The scope of 5CRs extends to reactions with over five reactive centers.

Conclusions:

  • Five-component reactions (5CRs) represent a powerful and versatile tool in green synthetic chemistry.
  • Continued innovation in MCRs offers efficient pathways to complex molecules with reduced environmental impact.
  • The field is expanding, with new strategies and applications constantly emerging.