Synthesis 2020; 52(12): 1719-1737
DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1690843
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Recent Advances in Photocatalytic Decarboxylative Coupling Reactions in Medicinal Chemistry

Lindsay McMurray
Medicinal Chemistry, Oncology R&D, AstraZeneca, Cambridge, UK   Email: lindsay.mcmurray1@astrazeneca.com
,
Thomas M. McGuire
,
Rachel L. Howells
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Publication History

Received: 08 January 2020

Accepted after revision: 08 February 2020

Publication Date:
09 March 2020 (online)


Abstract

This review covers recent advances in decarboxylative photocatalysis applicable to the medicinal chemist. The review is not intended to be exhaustive, but instead is focussed on transformations that could be useful in the synthesis of drug-like compounds in order to highlight the utility of this methodology in the development of new pharmaceutical candidates.

1 Introduction

2 C–C Bond Formation

3 C–N and C–O Bond Formation

4 Fluorination and Trifluoromethylation

5 Hydrodecarboxylation

6 Protein Functionalisation

7 Conclusion