Reductive Aldol-type Reactions in the Synthesis of Pharmaceuticals

The efficient chemo-, regio- and stereoselective formation of saturated carbon-carbon fragment is the critical challenge of organic synthesis; therefore, developing new methods for formation of these bonds is paramount. The rising interest for reductive aldol-type reactions is conditioned by its versatile applications, allowing the efficient formation of carbon-carbon bonds. The review aims to highlight the advantages and disadvantage of reductive aldol-type reactions to total synthesis of pharmaceutical substances in order to summarize knowledge and encourage further investigation of the field.

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Efficient formation of saturated carbon-carbon bonds is crucial in organic synthesis, and reductive aldol-type reactions have gained increasing interest for their versatile applications. This review highlights the advantages and disadvantages of these reactions in total synthesis of pharmaceutical substances to encourage further research in the field.