Abstract:This review details the isolation, biosynthesis, biological activity and synthesisof α-hydroxy ketone (acyloin) natural products. The role of these compoundsas biosynthetic precursors to complex natural products and synthetic strategiesto access the sensitive acyloin moiety and stereochemistry are highlighted.
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