Rapid Synthesis of Peptides Mediated by PPh3‐I2

Abstract

We report a mild, operationally simple, convenient, and rapid method of peptide bond formation using triphenylphosphine and iodine. The developed protocol was utilized to couple coded, non‐coded, and challenging amino acids in 64–92% yield. Sterically hindered α,α‐disubstituted amino acids, which are important constituents of natural peptides, were also coupled in good yield. Mild reaction conditions in open air produce peptide bonds in a short time (30 min) without racemization.