10.1021/ol503486t
The study reports an efficient and facile method for synthesizing acrylamide libraries from a diverse range of amine fragments using a solid-supported quaternary amine base, specifically ion-exchange resin Amberlyst A26 (OH-form). The acrylamide-modified fragments are used in a kinetic template-guided tethering (KTGT) strategy to discover fragments that bind to defined protein surfaces. The researchers initially attempted standard acylation conditions using acryloyl chloride and triethylamine but encountered low success rates and yields due to acrylamide polymerization and side product formation. By employing Amberlyst A26, they were able to scavenge the HCl generated during the reaction without reacting with acryloyl chloride, thus preventing unwanted side products and achieving higher yields and success rates. This method allowed for the rapid generation of acrylamide libraries suitable for KTGT screening campaigns, enabling the inclusion of greater chemical diversity in the library and offering potential for the development of covalent inhibitors against therapeutic targets.