Project description
New method for converting pyridines into benzonitriles
Bioisosteric replacement is a key strategy in drug discovery, but replacing core ring structures usually requires de novo synthesis. Converting pyridines to benzonitriles is desirable, as benzonitriles exhibit properties similar to those of pyridines. However, current methods are limited. Supported by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme, the DEPYR project will develop a new method for converting pyridines into benzonitriles in three steps: pyridine N-oxidation, photochemical deconstruction into a linear diene, and Diels-Alder cycloaddition to form the aromatic benzonitrile. This strategy offers a versatile platform for diversifying high-value pyridine products and provides a novel approach for synthesising complex benzonitriles. It aligns with the Leonori group’s use of photochemistry to modify aromatic structures. The project offers a new route to complex benzonitriles.
Objective
Bioisosteric replacement is crucial to drug discovery. However, substituting a central core ring structure generally requires de novo synthetic sequences due to the lack of “ring-replacing” strategies that can be used at a late-stage.
This project will focus on finding a solution to the challenge of converting pyridines into benzonitriles. This is a desirable “ring replacement” in medicinal chemist and benzonitriles can mimic pyridines' properties and are effective bioisosteres. However, current methods to convert pyridines to benzonitriles are limited to de novo synthetic approaches.
This project seeks to develop a novel strategy converting pyridines into benzonitriles. This will be achieved in just three steps by (1) pyridine N-oxidation, followed by (2) photochemical deconstruction into a nitrile-containing linear diene, which (3) is primed for Diels-Alder cycloaddition to reconstruct the aromatic benzonitrile.
This strategy will constitute a divergent platform for the diversification of high-value pyridine products and also a novel retrosynthetic tactic for the reparation of complex benzonitriles.
This research squarely fits within a recent new research direction the Leonori group where photochemistry is used to alter the structure of aromatic molecules.
The completion of such an innovative and ambitious project at RWTH Aachen University will be facilitated by generating, transferring, sharing and disseminating knowledge, and will enhance the Researcher future career following the training plan envisioned.
Fields of science (EuroSciVoc)
CORDIS classifies projects with EuroSciVoc, a multilingual taxonomy of fields of science, through a semi-automatic process based on NLP techniques. See: The European Science Vocabulary.
CORDIS classifies projects with EuroSciVoc, a multilingual taxonomy of fields of science, through a semi-automatic process based on NLP techniques. See: The European Science Vocabulary.
You need to log in or register to use this function
We are sorry... an unexpected error occurred during execution.
You need to be authenticated. Your session might have expired.
Thank you for your feedback. You will soon receive an email to confirm the submission. If you have selected to be notified about the reporting status, you will also be contacted when the reporting status will change.
Keywords
Project’s keywords as indicated by the project coordinator. Not to be confused with the EuroSciVoc taxonomy (Fields of science)
Project’s keywords as indicated by the project coordinator. Not to be confused with the EuroSciVoc taxonomy (Fields of science)
Programme(s)
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
-
HORIZON.1.2 - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
MAIN PROGRAMME
See all projects funded under this programme
Topic(s)
Calls for proposals are divided into topics. A topic defines a specific subject or area for which applicants can submit proposals. The description of a topic comprises its specific scope and the expected impact of the funded project.
Calls for proposals are divided into topics. A topic defines a specific subject or area for which applicants can submit proposals. The description of a topic comprises its specific scope and the expected impact of the funded project.
Funding Scheme
Funding scheme (or “Type of Action”) inside a programme with common features. It specifies: the scope of what is funded; the reimbursement rate; specific evaluation criteria to qualify for funding; and the use of simplified forms of costs like lump sums.
Funding scheme (or “Type of Action”) inside a programme with common features. It specifies: the scope of what is funded; the reimbursement rate; specific evaluation criteria to qualify for funding; and the use of simplified forms of costs like lump sums.
HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-PF-EF - HORIZON TMA MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
See all projects funded under this funding scheme
Call for proposal
Procedure for inviting applicants to submit project proposals, with the aim of receiving EU funding.
Procedure for inviting applicants to submit project proposals, with the aim of receiving EU funding.
(opens in new window) HORIZON-MSCA-2024-PF-01
See all projects funded under this callCoordinator
Net EU financial contribution. The sum of money that the participant receives, deducted by the EU contribution to its linked third party. It considers the distribution of the EU financial contribution between direct beneficiaries of the project and other types of participants, like third-party participants.
52062 Aachen
Germany
The total costs incurred by this organisation to participate in the project, including direct and indirect costs. This amount is a subset of the overall project budget.