Recent Advances in Functionalization of Double Bond Based on Maleimides

Maleimide, a common motif in a variety of natural alkaloids, has been extensively investigated due to its noteworthy biological activities and optical properties. Additionally, it can be transformed into many important heterocyclic frameworks such as succinimides, pyrrolidines, and 2-pyrrolidones. Thus, a great deal of attention has been focused on the development of new synthetic routes to access polyfunctionalized maleimides. In this article, the recent research progress in functionalization of double bond is reviewed based on maleimides according to Michael addition, oxidative coupling and cycloaddition reaction.