Discovery Process Chemistry: An Innovation Hub at the Interface of Academia, the Pharmaceutical Industry, and Contract Research Organizations

Abstract

Discovery Process Chemistry (DPC) is an emerging intersectoral space that is characterized by the development of new chemical reactions or syntheses that enable the efficient elucidation of structure-activity relationships (SARs) and structure-property relationships (SPRs) as well as a rapid transition to process development. Drug discovery and development are accelerated by such efforts and this has led chemists in academia and industry alike to place an increasing importance on these aims. In this Short Review, we explore recent advances in DPC and the impact that it can have on SAR/SPR interrogation and downstream drug development efforts.

1 Introduction

2 Enabling SAR/SPR Interrogation with Bioisosteres

3 Couplings of Diversifiable Reaction Partners

4 Late-Stage Functionalization

5 Conclusion and Outlook

Key words

discovery process chemistry - late-stage functionalization - SAR/SPR exploration - diversity-oriented synthesis - route scouting and process development

Publication History

Received: 01 July 2024

Accepted after revision: 05 August 2024

Accepted Manuscript online:
05 August 2024

Article published online:
11 September 2024

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