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Area of Science:

  • Organic Chemistry
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Synthetic Chemistry

Background:

  • Amide and thioester synthesis are fundamental in organic chemistry.
  • Traditional methods often involve harsh conditions or stoichiometric reagents.
  • Continuous flow chemistry offers advantages in efficiency and safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a recyclable coupling agent, 2,2 dipyridyldithiocarbonate (DPDTC), for thioester and amide synthesis.
  • To demonstrate the application of a plug flow reactor (PFR) for continuous synthesis.
  • To achieve efficient coupling of diverse carboxylic acids with amines.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized 2,2 dipyridyldithiocarbonate (DPDTC) as a recyclable coupling agent.
  • Employed a plug flow reactor (PFR) for both thioester formation and subsequent amidation.
  • Investigated the coupling of various aromatic and aliphatic acids with different amines.

Main Results:

  • Successfully generated isolable thioesters using DPDTC in a PFR.
  • Achieved high yields of amides through a "flow-to-flow" process by reintroducing thioesters with amines.
  • Demonstrated efficient coupling for electron-rich/poor aromatic acids and sterically hindered aliphatic acids.
  • Synthesized Weinreb amides and peptides with high yields.

Conclusions:

  • DPDTC is an effective and recyclable coupling agent for continuous flow synthesis.
  • The PFR system provides a robust platform for efficient amide and thioester formation.
  • This methodology broadens the scope of accessible amide and peptide synthesis.