Abstract
Microwave irradiation has been used to enhance organic reactions since the mid 80s, its use within the field of medicinal chemistry is not so widely evident in the literature. The present review highlights the use of microwave chemistry as an important tool for the fast development of structure activity relationship in several programs related to various therapeutic areas.
Keywords: Microwave, medicinal chemistry, SAR development
Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry
Title: Microwave Assisted Medicinal Chemistry
Volume: 7 Issue: 4
Author(s): Jesus Alcazar, Gaston Diels and Bruno Schoentjes
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Keywords: Microwave, medicinal chemistry, SAR development
Abstract: Microwave irradiation has been used to enhance organic reactions since the mid 80s, its use within the field of medicinal chemistry is not so widely evident in the literature. The present review highlights the use of microwave chemistry as an important tool for the fast development of structure activity relationship in several programs related to various therapeutic areas.
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Alcazar Jesus, Diels Gaston and Schoentjes Bruno, Microwave Assisted Medicinal Chemistry, Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry 2007; 7 (4) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/138955707780363846
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/138955707780363846 |
Print ISSN 1389-5575 |
Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
Online ISSN 1875-5607 |
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