Jiapeng Guo, Xiaorong Lu, Kang Cao, Guihua Luo, Bin Shen, Yuwei Song, Weike Su, An Su
{"title":"Autonomous Optimization of Continuous-Flow Clothianidin Synthesis via Dynamic Kinetic Modeling and Multiobjective Bayesian Optimization","authors":"Jiapeng Guo, Xiaorong Lu, Kang Cao, Guihua Luo, Bin Shen, Yuwei Song, Weike Su, An Su","doi":"10.1021/acs.oprd.6c00272","DOIUrl":"10.1021/acs.oprd.6c00272","url":null,"abstract":"<p>We report the continuous flow synthesisof clothianidinas a modelsystem, in which a reaction kinetic model was rapidly establishedthrough dynamic experiments. However, kinetic modeling alone providesno strategy for resolving trade-offs between conflicting objectives.Multiobjective Bayesian optimization (MOBO) addresses this gap bymapping the Pareto front across the parameter space, with the kineticmodel serving as a virtual experiment surrogate within the iterativecycle to replace physical experiments entirely. The coupled frameworksimultaneously minimized the E-factor and maximized the productionrate, yielding a well-resolved Pareto front that quantifies the trade-offbetween these two objectives. Optimization was further extended toa pilot-scale continuous flow system incorporating a static mixer,with transfer learning employed to leverage prior knowledge and reduceexperimental burden at the new scale. A maximum production rate of1.32 g/min and a minimum E-factor of 1.53 were achieved via Meta-Learning-assistedMOBO (Meta-MOBO), with an average reaction yield of approximately79.8% across the scale-up optimization. These results demonstratethat coupling kinetic modeling with MOBO and transfer learning offersan efficient and scalable strategy for bridging laboratory-scale synthesisand industrial production.</p>","PeriodicalId":55,"journal":{"name":"Organic Process Research & Development","volume":"30 9","pages":"2565–2575"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148726402","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Scalable and Safe Synthesis of Ramelteon: Integrating Batch Steps with Asymmetric Hydrogenation and Microreactor Technology","authors":"Renbing Wang, Wenjie Yu, Chen Yang, Kaiyu Gao, Jiale Hu, Rui Zhang, Junyin Liu, Ruitong Zhao, Lexi Niao, Chengyang Li, Liuxiang Zhu, Zhiyu Li, Xi Xu, Zhisheng Zhang, Jubo Wang","doi":"10.1021/acs.oprd.5c00521","DOIUrl":"10.1021/acs.oprd.5c00521","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Ramelteon,a melatonin receptor agonist approved by the FDA in2005 for the treatment of insomnia, serves as the focus of this study.We present a comprehensive investigation into the development of anadvanced and efficient synthetic route for ramelteon, enabling batch-scaleproduction of the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) to meet commercialdemands. The four-step synthetic sequence commences with commerciallyavailable 1,2,6,7-tetrahydro-8<em>H</em>-indeno[5,4-<em>b</em>]furan-8-one (<strong>2</strong>), proceeding through: Wittig–Hornerreaction, asymmetric hydrogenation of the <em>α,β</em>-unsaturated nitrile double bond, continuous-flow microfluidic hydrogenationfor nitrile reduction, and <em>N</em>-propionylation. Thesynthesized ramelteon exhibited exceptional quality, with a chromatographicpurity exceeding 99.9% (by area normalization), enantiomeric excess(ee) >99.9%, and an overall yield of 40%. A key advantage of thisapproach is its circumvention of the conventional high-pressure batchhydrogenation typically employed in industrial ramelteon synthesis.Furthermore, the developed protocol demonstrates potential applicabilityfor the reduction of other <em>α,β</em>-unsaturatednitrile pharmaceutical intermediates. This scalable and high-efficiencysynthetic strategy not only establishes safer production conditionsfor ramelteon manufacturing but also provides novel insights intothe catalytic reduction of <em>α,β</em>-unsaturatednitriles in pharmaceutical synthesis.</p>","PeriodicalId":55,"journal":{"name":"Organic Process Research & Development","volume":"30 9","pages":"2435–2446"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148767011","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jeffrey T. Kuethe, Byron K. Peters, Keywan A. Johnson, Kai-Jiong Xiao, Yingju Xu, Stephen M. Dalby, Artis Klapars, Yonghee Lee, Weidong Tong, Erica L. Schwalm, Yongqian Zhang
{"title":"Synthesis of N-Linked Amino-Hexyl Fluorotryptophan for Enlicitide, Part 1: Route Scouting","authors":"Jeffrey T. Kuethe, Byron K. Peters, Keywan A. Johnson, Kai-Jiong Xiao, Yingju Xu, Stephen M. Dalby, Artis Klapars, Yonghee Lee, Weidong Tong, Erica L. Schwalm, Yongqian Zhang","doi":"10.1021/acs.oprd.6c00255","DOIUrl":"10.1021/acs.oprd.6c00255","url":null,"abstract":"<p>One of the building blocks in the manufacture of thenorthern macrocycleof enlicitide decanoate is <em>N</em>-linked amino-hexylfluorotryptophan <strong>1</strong>. An efficient, scalable, and protecting-group-free synthesisof this key building block is described. Hallmarks of the synthesisinclude the use of the Delépine reaction to prepare the requiredalkylating agent and the alkylation of unprotected fluorotryptophan.</p>","PeriodicalId":55,"journal":{"name":"Organic Process Research & Development","volume":"30 9","pages":"2549–2556"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148885506","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Xingxing Zhang, Yetao Hu, Yang Yang, Hao Zhan, Liuzeng Chen, Bin Li, Xue Song, Banfeng Ruan
{"title":"Recent Advances in the Synthesis of Citronellal from Citral","authors":"Xingxing Zhang, Yetao Hu, Yang Yang, Hao Zhan, Liuzeng Chen, Bin Li, Xue Song, Banfeng Ruan","doi":"10.1021/acs.oprd.6c00235","DOIUrl":"10.1021/acs.oprd.6c00235","url":null,"abstract":"<p>(±)-Citronellalis mainly derived from mint plants and iswidely recognized as a key ingredient in many functional products,including (−)-menthol, (±)-isoamyl alcohol, and (±)-citronellol.Asymmetric hydrogenation of citral is the most effective syntheticmethod to obtain citronellal with high enantioselectivity. This Reviewprovides an overview of the recent advancements in the synthesis ofcitronellal from citral, with a focus on industrial production processesand key advances in relevant academic literature.</p>","PeriodicalId":55,"journal":{"name":"Organic Process Research & Development","volume":"30 9","pages":"2412–2424"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148767210","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Anthony T. Tam, Allen Y. Hong, Yu-Hsiang Chang, Jacob C. Timmerman, Matthew M. Pompeo, Robert D. Gilbert, Haiming Zhang, Chong Han
{"title":"Evolution of a Synthetic Strategy toward Highly Substituted Isoindolinone Glutarimide Fragments","authors":"Anthony T. Tam, Allen Y. Hong, Yu-Hsiang Chang, Jacob C. Timmerman, Matthew M. Pompeo, Robert D. Gilbert, Haiming Zhang, Chong Han","doi":"10.1021/acs.oprd.6c00316","DOIUrl":"10.1021/acs.oprd.6c00316","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Hereinwe report the design, development, and evolutionof a first-generationsynthesis of benzylamine fragment <strong>1</strong>·HCl to a second-generationprocess for <strong>2</strong>·HCl en route to highly substitutedisoindolinone glutarimide degrader molecules. Salient features ofthe two syntheses include directed <em>ortho</em>-metalationof substituted benzoic acids, highly regioselective aromatic halogenations,and divergent strategies to install the key aminomethyl motif. Thesecond-generation, stereoselective-enabling process improves on thefirst-generation route by transitioning from unreliable reactionsto robust transformations and proceeding through isolable solid intermediates,thereby enabling improved impurity control.</p>","PeriodicalId":55,"journal":{"name":"Organic Process Research & Development","volume":"30 9","pages":"2592–2604"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148858866","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kai-Jiong Xiao, Yingju Xu, Alexandra C. Sun, Eric Sirota, Byron K. Peters, Jeffrey T. Kuethe, Timothy J. Wright, Ralph Zhao, Gurpreet Longia, Erica L. Schwalm, Yongqian Zhang, Chengqian Xiao, Yongtuan Bao, Sarah S. Co
{"title":"Synthesis of N-Linked Amino-Hexyl Fluorotryptophan for Enlicitide, Part 2: Process Improvements toward Commercial Manufacture","authors":"Kai-Jiong Xiao, Yingju Xu, Alexandra C. Sun, Eric Sirota, Byron K. Peters, Jeffrey T. Kuethe, Timothy J. Wright, Ralph Zhao, Gurpreet Longia, Erica L. Schwalm, Yongqian Zhang, Chengqian Xiao, Yongtuan Bao, Sarah S. Co","doi":"10.1021/acs.oprd.6c00256","DOIUrl":"10.1021/acs.oprd.6c00256","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Herein, we report the development of a robust manufacturingprocessfor <em>N</em>-linked amino-hexyl fluorotryptophan <strong>3</strong>, a key building block for enlicitide decanoate (MK-0616), whichis an orally bioavailable inhibitor of proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexintype 9 (PCSK9). Targeted process development enabled safe operationof the Delépine reaction, increased yields for the hexaminehydrolysis and enzymatic tryptophan synthesis, and established a robustand selective <em>N</em>-alkylation of 5-fluorotryptophan.Collectively, these improvements afforded the target product withhigh yield, >98.5% purity, and favorable physical properties suitablefor commercial manufacture.</p>","PeriodicalId":55,"journal":{"name":"Organic Process Research & Development","volume":"30 9","pages":"2540–2548"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148858867","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kristen Berger, Nathan Faialaga, Jessica Hurtak, Ruihao Li, Xu Ma, Jenna L. Payne, Jonathan R. Hall, Xuan Wu
{"title":"Recent Advances in Nonprecious Metal Catalysis","authors":"Kristen Berger, Nathan Faialaga, Jessica Hurtak, Ruihao Li, Xu Ma, Jenna L. Payne, Jonathan R. Hall, Xuan Wu","doi":"10.1021/acs.oprd.6c00229","DOIUrl":"10.1021/acs.oprd.6c00229","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Aspart of a precompetitive alliance, Boehringer Ingelheim,Pfizer,and AbbVie publish a quarterly review series dedicated to recent advancesin nonprecious metal catalysis (NPMC). By informing synthetic chemistsabout noteworthy developments in NPMC, these reviews aim to promoteboth innovation in and adoption of these low cost, sustainable technologies.This issue highlights advances in copper, nickel, iron, and cobaltcatalysis published between July–October 2025.</p>","PeriodicalId":55,"journal":{"name":"Organic Process Research & Development","volume":"30 9","pages":"2389–2411"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148726449","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Onkar N Manjrekar, Gregory E. Storer, Brian Kotecki, Bradley Greiner, Moiz Diwan
{"title":"Practical Scale-Up of Trickle Bed Continuous Hydrogenation for Pharmaceuticals","authors":"Onkar N Manjrekar, Gregory E. Storer, Brian Kotecki, Bradley Greiner, Moiz Diwan","doi":"10.1021/acs.oprd.5c00499","DOIUrl":"10.1021/acs.oprd.5c00499","url":null,"abstract":"<p>There is a growing trend in the pharmaceutical industrytowardthe adoption of continuous processing for the synthesis of activepharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and intermediates. This enablesaccess to novel synthetic routes by operating at high temperaturesand high pressures. Hydrogenation is a key transformation that particularlybenefits from continuous processing, offering enhanced volumetricproductivity and improved safety profiles. This study presents thedevelopment and scale-up of a continuous hydrogenation process, progressingfrom bench scale to pilot plant operation while addressing challengesassociated with material limitations. The scale-up achieved a productionrate of 12 kg/day for a pharmaceutical intermediate, with online HPLCemployed for real-time process monitoring at both scales. Additionally,this work offers a strategic framework for catalyst selection in continuoushydrogenation and provides a scale-up methodology that can be readilyapplied when material constraints are present in pharmaceutical manufacturing.</p>","PeriodicalId":55,"journal":{"name":"Organic Process Research & Development","volume":"30 9","pages":"2425–2434"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148767281","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Máté Fent, Attila Farkas, Hajnalka Pataki, Zsombor K. Nagy, István Csontos
{"title":"Spectroscopic Monitoring and Chemometric-Based Feedback Control of the Diazotization Reaction","authors":"Máté Fent, Attila Farkas, Hajnalka Pataki, Zsombor K. Nagy, István Csontos","doi":"10.1021/acs.oprd.6c00030","DOIUrl":"10.1021/acs.oprd.6c00030","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Inline Raman spectroscopy-basedmonitoring enables thedevelopmentof control systems that allow the implementation of Process AnalyticalTechnology (PAT) principles even in chemical reactions, thereby improvingquality, efficiency, and safety. There are only a few articles inthe literature that discuss such control systems. This may be dueto the numerous challenges involved, including the need for robustmeasurement setups and the development of chemometric algorithms capableof delivering accurate and stable real-time evaluations. Thus, thisstudy presents the Raman spectroscopic monitoring and chemometric-basedfeedback control of a highly exothermic and potentially hazardousdiazotization reaction, namely, the synthesis of phenyldiazonium chloridefrom aniline, hydrochloric acid, and sodium nitrite. Raman spectrawere analyzed offline using Multivariate Curve Resolution-AlternatingLeast Squares (MCR-ALS) and in real-time using Classical Least Squares(CLS) chemometric methods to monitor and control key reaction components.The developed feedback system successfully controlled concentrationlevels during both acid–base and diazotization phases. Thereduction of the Raman signal-to-noise ratio, induced by the decompositionof the diazonium salt, was also observed. This factor significantlyaffected the monitoring of the diazotization experiment. Furthermore,a calibration was established to quantify the molar concentrationsof key components based on Raman spectra. The calibration experimentsuccessfully demonstrated well-fitted linear molar–spectralrelationships for both aniline (<em>R</em><sup>2</sup><sub>homogeneous</sub> = 0.997; <em>R</em><sup>2</sup><sub>heterogeneous</sub> = 0.9947) and aniline hydrochloride (<em>R</em><sup>2</sup> = 0.9987). For aniline, the molar–spectral relationship exhibiteda distinct change in tendency that precisely correlated with its solubilitylimit in water, marking the transition from homogeneous solution toemulsion.</p>","PeriodicalId":55,"journal":{"name":"Organic Process Research & Development","volume":"30 8","pages":"2149–2158"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-08-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148408354","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tyler K. Allred, Matthew Cook, Moshood Ganiu, Francesco Manoni, Nicholas Klitzing, Daniel J. Griffin, Michael J. Frohn, James I. Murray, Matthew G. Beaver, David Bauer
{"title":"Versatile Construction of a 4-Substituted Piperidine by Continuous Preparation of a Complex Grignard and Addition to an In Situ Generated Pyridinium Species","authors":"Tyler K. Allred, Matthew Cook, Moshood Ganiu, Francesco Manoni, Nicholas Klitzing, Daniel J. Griffin, Michael J. Frohn, James I. Murray, Matthew G. Beaver, David Bauer","doi":"10.1021/acs.oprd.6c00252","DOIUrl":"10.1021/acs.oprd.6c00252","url":null,"abstract":"<p>A robust and enabling synthesis ofa sterically encumbered4-substitutedpiperidine, a common motif in a novel KRAS G12C inhibitor series,was developed. It was discovered that the critical congested C–Cbond could be forged by the regioselective addition of a functionalizedGrignard reagent to an <em>N</em>-carbamyl pyridinium species.Kinetic studies demonstrated that the Grignard species was inherentlyunstable, leading to diminished yields in large-scale batch processes.A semicontinuous reactor train was developed to generate the Grignardcontinuously using a plug flow reactor, which flowed directly intoa stirred reactor containing the preformed pyridinium species. Thissystem was utilized to produce >100 g quantities of the Grignardadductin a single operation, which could be converted to the desired 4-substitutedpiperidine in two additional steps. Further studies determined thatregioselectivity was governed by the steric environment of the nucleophilicGrignard species.</p>","PeriodicalId":55,"journal":{"name":"Organic Process Research & Development","volume":"30 8","pages":"2367–2376"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-08-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148596104","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}