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Itatani M, Német N, Valletti N, Schuszter G, Prete P, Lo Nostro P, Cucciniello R, Rossi F, Lagzi I. Synthesis of Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework-8 Using Glycerol Carbonate. ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING 2023; 11:13043-13049. [PMID: 37680581 PMCID: PMC10481391 DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.3c02876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Revised: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 09/09/2023]
Abstract
In this study, we show that glycerol carbonate (GlyC), a bio-based derivative of glycerol, can be used as a suitable green solvent for the synthesis of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). In particular, a zinc-based zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8) was synthesized by exploring several different experimental conditions (in terms of temperature, reaction time, and reactants' concentrations) to find that the yield of the reaction and the quality of the products, measured in terms of crystallinity, surface area, and porosity, were in line with those obtained in the most commonly (non-green) used solvents. GlyC was also found to be reusable for several cycles, maintaining the same original quality as a solvent for the synthesis. Finally, some indicators for the assessment of the greenness of a process (E-factor and PMI) revealed a milder environmental impact of GlyC with respect to other solvents.
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- Masaki Itatani
- Department
of Physics, Institute of Physics, Budapest
University of Technology and Economics, Műegyetem rkp. 3, H-1111 Budapest, Hungary
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- Department
of Physics, Institute of Physics, Budapest
University of Technology and Economics, Műegyetem rkp. 3, H-1111 Budapest, Hungary
- Department
of Organic Chemistry and Technology, Budapest
University of Technology and Economics, Műegyetem rkp. 3, H-1111 Budapest, Hungary
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- Department
of Physical Sciences, Earth and Environment, Univeristy of Siena, Piazzetta Enzo Tiezzi 1, 53100 Siena, Italy
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- Department
of Physical Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Szeged, Rerrich Béla tér 1, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary
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- Department
of Chemistry and Biology, University of
Salerno, viale Giovanni
Paolo II 132, Fisciano, Salerno 84084, Italy
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- Department
of Chemistry “Ugo Schiff”, University of Firenze, via della Lastruccia 3, Sesto Fiorentino, Florence 50019, Italy
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- Department
of Chemistry and Biology, University of
Salerno, viale Giovanni
Paolo II 132, Fisciano, Salerno 84084, Italy
- Centro
Interdisciplinare Linceo Giovani, Accademia
Nazionale dei Lincei, Via della Lungara, 10, 00165 Roma, Italy
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- Department
of Physical Sciences, Earth and Environment, Univeristy of Siena, Piazzetta Enzo Tiezzi 1, 53100 Siena, Italy
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- Department
of Physics, Institute of Physics, Budapest
University of Technology and Economics, Műegyetem rkp. 3, H-1111 Budapest, Hungary
- ELKH-BME
Condensed Matter Research Group, Budapest
University of Technology and Economics, Műegyetem rkp. 3, H-1111 Budapest, Hungary
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Vivenzio G, Scala MC, Marino P, Manfra M, Campiglia P, Sala M. Dipropyleneglycol Dimethylether, New Green Solvent for Solid-Phase Peptide Synthesis: Further Challenges to Improve Sustainability in the Development of Therapeutic Peptides. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:1773. [PMID: 37376220 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15061773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Revised: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
Abstract
In recent years, peptides have gained more success as therapeutic compounds. Nowadays, the preferred method to obtain peptides is solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS), which does not respect the principles of green chemistry due to the large number of toxic reagents and solvents used. The aim of this work was to research and study an environmentally sustainable solvent able to replace dimethylformamide (DMF) in fluorenyl methoxycarbonyl (Fmoc) solid-phase peptide synthesis. Herein, we report the use of dipropyleneglycol dimethylether (DMM), a well-known green solvent with low human toxicity following oral, inhalant, and dermal exposure and that is easily biodegradable. Some tests were needed to evaluate its applicability to all the steps of SPPS, such as amino acid solubility, resin swelling, deprotection kinetics, and coupling tests. Once the best green protocol was established, it was applied to the synthesis of different length peptides to study some of the fundamental parameters of green chemistry, such as PMI (process mass intensity) and the recycling of solvent. It was revealed that DMM is a valuable alternative to DMF in all steps of solid-phase peptide synthesis.
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Affiliation(s)
- Giovanni Vivenzio
- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II 132, Fisciano, 84084 Salerno, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II 132, Fisciano, 84084 Salerno, Italy
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- Department of Sciences, University of Basilicata, Via dell'Ateneo Lucano 10, 85100 Potenza, Italy
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- Department of Sciences, University of Basilicata, Via dell'Ateneo Lucano 10, 85100 Potenza, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II 132, Fisciano, 84084 Salerno, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II 132, Fisciano, 84084 Salerno, Italy
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Hosseini-Sarvari M, Dehghani A. Nickel/TiO2-catalyzed Suzuki–Miyaura cross-coupling of arylboronic acids with aryl halides in MeOH/H2O. MONATSHEFTE FUR CHEMIE 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s00706-023-03052-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/03/2023]
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Tang C, McInnes BT. Cascade Processes with Micellar Reaction Media: Recent Advances and Future Directions. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27175611. [PMID: 36080376 PMCID: PMC9458028 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27175611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2022] [Revised: 08/27/2022] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Reducing the use of solvents is an important aim of green chemistry. Using micelles self-assembled from amphiphilic molecules dispersed in water (considered a green solvent) has facilitated reactions of organic compounds. When performing reactions in micelles, the hydrophobic effect can considerably accelerate apparent reaction rates, as well as enhance selectivity. Here, we review micellar reaction media and their potential role in sustainable chemical production. The focus of this review is applications of engineered amphiphilic systems for reactions (surface-active ionic liquids, designer surfactants, and block copolymers) as reaction media. Micelles are a versatile platform for performing a large array of organic chemistries using water as the bulk solvent. Building on this foundation, synthetic sequences combining several reaction steps in one pot have been developed. Telescoping multiple reactions can reduce solvent waste by limiting the volume of solvents, as well as eliminating purification processes. Thus, in particular, we review recent advances in “one-pot” multistep reactions achieved using micellar reaction media with potential applications in medicinal chemistry and agrochemistry. Photocatalyzed reactions in micellar reaction media are also discussed. In addition to the use of micelles, we emphasize the process (steps to isolate the product and reuse the catalyst).
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- Christina Tang
- Chemical and Life Science Engineering Department, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA 23284, USA
- Correspondence:
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- Computer Science Department, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA 23284, USA
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Ma X, Tzouras NV, Peng M, Van Hecke K, Nolan SP. Azolium Aurates as Pre-Catalysts for the Oxidative Coupling of Terminal Alkynes under Mild Conditions. J Org Chem 2022; 87:4883-4893. [PMID: 35315665 DOI: 10.1021/acs.joc.2c00237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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A simple and efficient method for the oxidative coupling of terminal alkynes is reported for the first time, making use of imidazol(in)ium aurates as pre-catalysts. This approach displays high functional group tolerance and leads to a broad range of 1,3-diyne compounds in moderate to excellent yields using low catalyst loading and is performed in air under mild and sustainable conditions.
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- Xinyuan Ma
- Department of Chemistry and Centre for Sustainable Chemistry, Ghent University, Krijgslaan 281, S-3, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Chemistry and Centre for Sustainable Chemistry, Ghent University, Krijgslaan 281, S-3, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Chemistry and Centre for Sustainable Chemistry, Ghent University, Krijgslaan 281, S-3, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Chemistry and Centre for Sustainable Chemistry, Ghent University, Krijgslaan 281, S-3, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Chemistry and Centre for Sustainable Chemistry, Ghent University, Krijgslaan 281, S-3, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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