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A research team led by organic chemist Nuno Maulide from the University of Vienna has developed a method to directly transform N-methylamines into more complex structures.

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University of Vienna

Who
Nuno Maulide, Uroš Vezonik, Daniel Kaiser, Giulia Iannelli
What
A research team led by organic chemist Nuno Maulide from the University of Vienna has developed a method to directly transform N-methylamines into more complex structures.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:40:04 GMT · 3h 6m ago
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Why
This method allows for the selective modification of secondary N-methylamines, which are crucial components in countless pharmaceuticals and biologically active molecules, making complex molecules more accessible.
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This breakthrough provides a simpler, more efficient way to create new drug candidates and modify existing ones, potentially accelerating drug discovery and making previously difficult-to-synthesize molecules more accessible worldwide. The 'bathtub chemistry' approach could also lower barriers to entry for certain types of chemical research.

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    A research team led by Nuno Maulide from the University of Vienna published a method that allows N-methylamines to be directly transformed into more complex structures through a one-step 'alkyl swap' using simple alkenes.
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