Catalytic Static Mixers for the Continuous Flow Hydrogenation of a Key Intermediate of Linezolid (Zyvox)

Catalytic static mixers (CSMs) were used for the efficient preparation of a key intermediate of the antimicrobial drug linezolid (Zyvox). The approach combines 3D printing and additive manufacturing techniques with continuous flow processing to produce a general method for catalytic hydrogenations and the rapid production of the target molecule without the need for catalyst removal or recovery.