David M. Köpfler, Paul Hanselmann, Michaël Bersier, Clara Bovino, Ryan Littich, Simon Wagschal, Dominique M. Roberge, C. Oliver Kappe, David Cantillo
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Abstract
The synthesis of peptide-based linkers for antibody-drug conjugates involves an oxidative decarboxylation step. Traditional Hofer–Moest electrolysis conditions are not suitable to achieve this transformation due to the presence of an oxidatively labile Fmoc-protecting group. Herein, a solvent-enabled electrochemical procedure has been established, whereby the solvent electrochemical window prevents degradation of the protecting group. The method has been demonstrated for several relevant peptides in good to very good yields (64–92%).
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ChemElectroChem is aimed to become a top-ranking electrochemistry journal for primary research papers and critical secondary information from authors across the world. The journal covers the entire scope of pure and applied electrochemistry, the latter encompassing (among others) energy applications, electrochemistry at interfaces (including surfaces), photoelectrochemistry and bioelectrochemistry.