Recent Advances in the Synthesis of Cyclic Sulfone Compounds with Potential Biological Activity

Overview

Journal Molecules

Publisher MDPI

Specialty Biology

Date 2025 Jan 8

PMID 39769957

Authors

Hong-Li Huang

Ya-Qian Shi

Jia-Xin Ning

Shan Li

Dian-Tao Song

Fei Gao

Na Ma

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Abstract

In recent years, cyclic sulfone compounds, a subset of biologically active heterocyclic compounds, have gained considerable attention due to their potential in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients. This review focuses on identifying simple, mild, environmentally friendly, and efficient synthesis methods. Various catalytic approaches for the synthesis of cyclic sulfone compounds are systematically reviewed, highlighting their advantages and potential applications in pharmaceutical development.

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