Use of an Air-Stable Cu(I)-NHC Catalyst for the Synthesis of Peptidotriazoles

J Org Chem. 2018 Nov 2;83(21):13515-13522. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.8b01490. Epub 2018 Oct 12.

Abstract

We report the use of air-stable Cu(I)-NHC complex 4a as a catalyst for the efficient microwave-assisted synthesis of peptidotriazoles on solid phase. Compared with the usual conditions (CuI or CuSO4/NaAsc), catalyst 4a allowed the preparation of a series of peptidomimetic compounds containing a 1,2,3-triazole ring in their backbone without the oxidation of common side-chains. Overall, the peptidotriazoles were obtained in good yields (61-87%), in excellent purity (higher than 94%) and with low copper contamination.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't