Multi-step continuous flow synthesis of the cystic fibrosis medicine ivacaftor
| Title | Multi-step continuous flow synthesis of the cystic fibrosis medicine ivacaftor | 
| Publication Type | Journal Article | 
| Year of Publication | 2018 | 
| Authors | Vasudevan, N, Sharma, MK, D. Reddy, S, Kulkarni, AA | 
| Journal | Reaction Chemistry & Engineering | 
| Volume | 3 | 
| Issue | 4 | 
| Pagination | 520-526 | 
| Date Published | AUG | 
| ISSN | 2058-9883 | 
| Abstract | A continuous flow ozonolysis method combined with a multi-step flow sequence is developed for the synthesis of the drug ivacaftor for the first time. Safe ozonolysis, a continuous flow quadruple reaction to construct a quinolone scaffold, and inline extraction followed by continuous phase separation are the key features of the present work. The feasibility of using a continuous mixed flow reactor, commonly referred to as a continuous stirred tank reactor (CSTR), is also investigated for the relatively slow reaction step. The current integrated multi-step flow synthesis can produce 7.2 g of the drug ivacaftor per day on a laboratory scale, which is sufficient to treat 50 patients per day. The present route can also be used as a general route for the synthesis of other related drugs such as quinolone antibiotics.  |  
| DOI | 10.1039/c8re00025e | 
| Type of Journal (Indian or Foreign) | Foreign | 
| Impact Factor (IF) | 4.641 | 
