Diversity-orientated synthesis of macrocyclic heterocycles using a double SNAr approach

Org Biomol Chem. 2021 Jul 21;19(28):6274-6290. doi: 10.1039/d1ob00612f.

Abstract

An efficient macrocyclisation approach based on the double aromatic nucleophilic substitution (SNACK) was developed. This methodology allows a facile incorporation of heterocyclic motifs into macrocyclic rings and rapid synthesis of a significant number of structurally diverse macrocycles. SNACK macrocyclisation enables preparation of stable diastereoisomers of conformationally restricted macrocycles (atropisomers). Practical application of SNACK macrocyclisation in a drug discovery project was exemplified by the identification of high affinity macrocyclic binders of B-cell lymphoma 6 (BCL6).

MeSH terms

  • Cyclization
  • Heterocyclic Compounds* / chemical synthesis
  • Heterocyclic Compounds* / chemistry
  • Macrocyclic Compounds* / chemical synthesis
  • Macrocyclic Compounds* / chemistry
  • Molecular Structure
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • Macrocyclic Compounds
  • Heterocyclic Compounds