Science of Synthesis

Maier, M. E., Science of Synthesis, (2007) 20, 1421.

General Introduction

Lactones are cyclic esters and are quite common in chemistry and in nature. Owing to their bifunctional character, some lactones are important synthetic intermediates and building blocks. In addition, if they are chiral, lactones may serve as templates for the diastereoselective creation of additional stereocenters. The smallest lactones are the three-membered α-lactones. However, these cannot be isolated and are only intermediates in synthetic transformations.[‌1‌] The synthesis and reactions of lactones have been reviewed in Houben–Weyl, Vol. 6/2. In addition, there exist other review-type articles.[‌2‌–‌6‌] A compilation of important methods is also available.[‌7‌]

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References

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• 8.Meeeee-Meee, (8888) 8/8, 888.
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• 8.Meeeee-Meee, (8888) 8/8e8, 888.
• 8.Meeeee-Meee, (8888) M 8-8, 888.