DNA-Compatible Synthesis of α,β-Epoxyketones for DNA-Encoded Chemical Libraries

Bioconjug Chem. 2022 Jan 19;33(1):105-110. doi: 10.1021/acs.bioconjchem.1c00567. Epub 2021 Dec 20.

Abstract

As a powerful platform in drug discovery, the DNA-encoded chemical library technique enables the generation of numerous chemical members with high structural diversity. Epoxides widely exist in a variety of approved drugs and clinical candidates, eliciting multiple pharmaceutical activities. Herein, we report a non-oxidative DNA-compatible synthesis of di-/trisubstituted α,β-epoxyketones by implementing aldehydes and α-chlorinated ketones as abundant building blocks. This methodology was demonstrated to cover a broad substrate scope with medium-to-excellent conversions. Further structural diversification and transformation were also successfully explored to fully leverage α,β-epoxyketone moiety.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Small Molecule Libraries*

Substances

  • Small Molecule Libraries