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This study introduces a sustainable method for peptide synthesis using aqueous conditions and recyclable waste, combining circular economy principles with fluorenylmethoxycarbonyl (Fmoc)/tert-butyl (t-Bu) solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS). The approach reduces hazardous solvent use and minimizes waste while maintaining peptide quality.

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Area of Science:

  • Sustainable Chemistry
  • Peptide Synthesis
  • Green Chemistry

Background:

  • Circular economy and aqueous synthesis are key goals for sustainable chemistry.
  • Traditional peptide synthesis often relies on hazardous organic solvents and generates significant waste.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To combine circular economy principles with aqueous synthesis for fluorenylmethoxycarbonyl (Fmoc)/tert-butyl (t-Bu) solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS).
  • To develop a universal, sustainable method for peptide synthesis using standard reagents and minimizing waste.

Main Methods:

  • Fmoc/t-Bu SPPS was performed using a TentaGel S resin in a 4:1 water/PolarClean solvent mixture.
  • A model coupling reaction utilized TCFH and 2,4,6-collidine with low equivalents of amino acids (AAs).
  • A waste recycling method involving filtration through mixed ion exchange resin was developed.

Main Results:

  • The aqueous SPPS method successfully synthesized Leu enkephalin amide in 85% yield and 86% purity.
  • The resin/solvent combination enhanced resin swelling and starting material solubility.
  • Recycled waste did not affect the quality of the synthesized peptide.

Conclusions:

  • Aqueous Fmoc/t-Bu SPPS is feasible using standard AAs, an optimized resin/solvent system, and efficient coupling reagents.
  • The developed method significantly reduces hazardous solvent use and waste generation through recycling and reuse.
  • This work establishes a new direction for sustainable peptide chemistry, emphasizing resource efficiency and waste minimization.