Sequential‐Flow Synthesis of Donepezil: A Green and Sustainable Strategy Featuring Heterogeneous Catalysis and Hydrogenation

Abstract: An atom‐economical sequential‐flow synthesis of donepezil, a widely prescribed drug for Alzheimer's disease, was accomplished using inexpensive, commercially available precursors. This achievement was made possible by reconfiguring the synthetic route to include only heterogeneous catalytic addition and condensation reactions, with a particular emphasis on skeletal transformation and bond formation through hydrogenation processes. Notably, water was the sole byproduct in this synthesis. A crucial aspect of this work was the development of appropriate continuous‐flow processes to achieve a one‐flow synthesis. This was accomplished by implementing in‐line treatments of the main reaction stream to eliminate inhibitory factors that could affect catalyst performance in the hydrogenation steps.

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Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
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Online-Ressource
Language
Englisch

Bibliographic citation
Sequential‐Flow Synthesis of Donepezil: A Green and Sustainable Strategy Featuring Heterogeneous Catalysis and Hydrogenation ; day:17 ; month:09 ; year:2024 ; extent:9
Chemistry - a European journal ; (17.09.2024) (gesamt 9)

Creator
Ishitani, Haruro
Sogo, Hideyuki
Furiya, Yuichi
Kobayashi, Shu

DOI
10.1002/chem.202402128
URN
urn:nbn:de:101:1-2409171417011.112580428509
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Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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  • Ishitani, Haruro
  • Sogo, Hideyuki
  • Furiya, Yuichi
  • Kobayashi, Shu

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