The impact of microwave-assisted organic chemistry on drug discovery

Drug Discov Today. 2002 Mar 15;7(6):373-80. doi: 10.1016/s1359-6446(02)02178-5.

Abstract

Microwave-assisted organic synthesis (MAOS) is rapidly becoming recognized as a valuable tool for easing some of the bottlenecks in the drug discovery process. This article outlines the basic principles behind the technology and summarizes the areas in which microwave technology has made an impact, to date.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Chemistry, Organic / instrumentation*
  • Microwaves*
  • Pharmaceutical Preparations / chemical synthesis
  • Pharmaceutical Preparations / chemistry
  • Pharmaceutical Preparations / isolation & purification
  • Pharmacology / instrumentation*
  • Sterilization

Substances

  • Pharmaceutical Preparations