Synthetic Approaches of Prelactone and Its Analogues: A Review

In this review we have discussed the synthetic approaches of prelactones and their epimers from 1997 to date. The presence of unique molecular architecture and its high biological importance enhanced the research activity over the last two decades. Most of the syntheses involve either a chiral auxiliary, chiral pool or catalytic enantioselective approaches as a key step. Overall this review highlights the contribution from different research groups in the total synthesis of various prelactones.

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This review discussed the synthetic approaches of prelactones and their epimers from 1997 to date, highlighting the unique molecular architecture and high biological importance that have increased research activity over the past two decades. Most syntheses involve a chiral auxiliary, chiral pool, or catalytic enantioselective approaches as key steps.