Hydrophobic Surfactant-DNA Complex (Surf-DNA) Enables DNA-Encoded-Library-Compatible Decarboxylative Arylation under Anhydrous Conditions.

Org Lett

Discovery Chemistry, Janssen Research & Development, LLC, Spring House, Pennsylvania 19477, United States.

Published: May 2024

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  • DNA-encoded libraries (DELs) are important for discovering small-molecule drugs, but their chemical diversity is restricted to water-friendly reactions to keep DNA tags intact.
  • A new workflow using DNA-cationic surfactant complexation allows DELs to operate in dry organic solvents, expanding the range of chemical reactions possible.
  • The method is optimized for large-scale production in a 96-well format, facilitating screening and improvement of reactions suitable for DELs in non-aqueous environments.

Article Abstract

DNA-encoded libraries (DELs) are a key technology for identifying small-molecule hits in both the pharmaceutical industry and academia, but their chemical diversity is largely limited to water-compatible reactions to aid in the solubility and integrity of encoding DNA tags. To broaden the DEL chemical space, we present a workflow utilizing DNA-cationic surfactant complexation that enables dissolution and reactions on-DNA in anhydrous organic solvents. We demonstrate its utility by developing DEL-compatible photoredox decarboxylative C(sp)-C(sp) coupling under water-free conditions. The workflow is optimized for the 96-well format necessary for large-scale DEL productions, and it enables screening and optimization of DEL-compatible reactions in organic solvents.

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