R. Kitson, Alessia Millemaggi, R. Taylor
Dec 7, 2009
Citations
0
Influential Citations
331
Citations
Quality indicators
Journal
Angewandte Chemie
Abstract
The amount of research activity concerning alpha-methylene-gamma-butyrolactones and alpha-alkylidene-gamma-butyrolactones has increased dramatically in recent years. This Review summarizes the structural types, biological activities, and biosynthesis of these compounds, concentrating on publications from the past 10 years. Traditional approaches to alpha-methylene-gamma-butyrolactones and alpha-alkylidene-gamma-butyrolactones are then reviewed together with novel approaches, including those from our own research group, reported more recently.