Total Synthesis of Terpenes and Their Biological Significance: A Critical Review

Abstract

Terpenes are a group of natural products made up of molecules with the formula (C5H8)n that are typically found in plants. They are widely employed in the medicinal, flavor, and fragrance industries. The total synthesis of terpenes as well as their origin and biological potential are discussed in this review.

Halosulfonamidation of camphene: chemo and stereoselectivity, rearrangement, solvent interception, heterocyclization

“…1 Terpene derivatives are used both in the pharmaceutical industry and in medicine, as well as in the food industry. 2 These compounds play a role in various metabolic processes within living organisms, and they have a diverse range of biochemical functions. For example, they are involved in the production of vitamin A, vitamin E, and vitamin D.…”