Manganese-Catalysed Deuterium Labelling of Anilines and Electron-Rich (Hetero)Arenes

Abstract

There is a constant need for deuterium-labelled products for multiple applications in life sciences and beyond. Here, a new class of heterogeneous catalysts is reported for practical deuterium incorporation in anilines, phenols, and heterocyclic substrates. The optimal material can be conveniently synthesised and allows for high deuterium incorporation using deuterium oxide as isotope source. This new catalyst has been fully characterised and successfully applied to the labelling of natural products as well as marketed drugs.

Keywords: Deuterium; Heterogeneous Catalysis; Hydrogen Isotope Exchange; Manganese; Starch.