Advancing Organic Chemistry Using High-Throughput Experimentation

17 March 2025, Version 1
This content is a preprint and has not undergone peer review at the time of posting.

Abstract

High-throughput experimentation (HTE), the miniaturization and parallelization of reactions, is a valuable tool for accelerating diverse compound library generation, optimizing reaction conditions, and enabling data collection for machine learning (ML) applications. When applied to organic synthesis and methodology, HTE still poses various challenges due to the diverse workflows and reagents utilized, requiring advancements in reaction design, execution, analysis, and data management. To address these limitations, cutting-edge technologies, automation, and artificial intelligence (AI) have been implemented to standardize protocols, enhance reproducibility, and improve efficiency. Additionally, strategies to reduce bias and promote serendipitous discoveries have further strengthened HTE’s impact. This review highlights recent advances at every stage of the HTE workflow, including the development of standardized workflows, data-rich analysis, and improved data management practices for greater accessibility and shareability. Furthermore, we examine the current state of the field, outstanding challenges, and future directions toward transforming HTE into a fully integrated, flexible, and democratized platform that drives innovation in organic synthesis.

Keywords

high-throughput experimentation
reaction optimization
reaction discovery

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