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Integrated approach for environmentally benign C-C coupling reactions

Project description

Green medicinal chemistry

The carbon–carbon bond forms the basic skeleton of an organic compound, and its synthesis is of paramount importance for the pharmaceutical industry. Formation of the carbon–carbon bond is catalysed through cross-coupling reactions by metals such as palladium. The environmental impact of these reactions urged scientists of the EU-funded CC-Coupler project to look for greener alternatives. To that end, they have generated a novel catalyst-based technology that is cost-effective and environmentally sustainable yet demonstrates high-performance organic synthesis. Implementation of this technology is expected to lead to the synthesis of new compounds for medicinal purposes.

Objective

Pharmaceutical industry needs environmentally cleaner processes. One of the most important family of chemical reaction is the formation of carbon-carbon bond by Pd mediated C-C coupling. It is estimated, that more than 50% of new drug synthesis will include at least one C-C coupling reactions. However, there are several issues regarding this reaction related to high environmental impact, complicated processes due to air-sensitive catalyst, post-processing, solvent issues, and catalyst recovery. We have developed a new integrated approach for carrying out C-C coupling reactions in an environmental benign and cost-effective way. Our CC-Coupler method targets to overcome all the issues regarding the reaction. Our aim is to commercialise the CC-Coupler as an integrated technology, providing an air-stable, highly performant catalyst with an adequate flow-chemistry device and parameter set optimised for the clients’ needs. In this Phase 1 project, as a first step, we shall carry out a feasibility assessment. The success of this project will promote the growth of our company and make a step towards cleaner pharmaceutical industry.

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SME-1 - SME instrument phase 1

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(opens in new window) H2020-EIC-SMEInst-2018-2020

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Coordinator

ORGANOCHEM KUTATASI ES TANACSADO KORLATOLT FELELOSSEGU TARSASAG
Net EU contribution

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€ 50 000,00
Address
VERHALOM U 33/A
1025 BUDAPEST
Hungary

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SME

The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.

Yes
Region
Közép-Magyarország Budapest Budapest
Activity type
Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
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Total cost

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€ 71 429,00
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