Critical Review
Who is Who in the Carbene Chemistry of N-Sulfonyl Hydrazones
Paramasivam Sivaguru,
Yongzhen Pan,
Nan Wang,
Xihe Bi,
Paramasivam Sivaguru
Department of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin, 130024 China
Search for more papers by this authorYongzhen Pan
Department of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin, 130024 China
Search for more papers by this authorNan Wang
Department of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin, 130024 China
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Xihe Bi
Department of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin, 130024 China
E-mail: [email protected]Search for more papers by this authorParamasivam Sivaguru,
Yongzhen Pan,
Nan Wang,
Xihe Bi,
Paramasivam Sivaguru
Department of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin, 130024 China
Search for more papers by this authorYongzhen Pan
Department of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin, 130024 China
Search for more papers by this authorNan Wang
Department of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin, 130024 China
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Xihe Bi
Department of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin, 130024 China
E-mail: [email protected]Search for more papers by this authorComprehensive Summary
Over the past few decades, N-sulfonyl hydrazones have been recognized as alternative precursors for hazardous diazo compounds in organic synthesis, allowing for diverse innovative and original chemical transformations that were otherwise difficult to achieve. This critical review summarizes the major advancements in the carbene chemistry of N-sulfonyl hydrazones. The contents of this review are organized based on research conducted by leading scientists who have made significant contributions to this field. The individual carbene transfer reactions and their mechanisms, as well as the potential applications in the synthesis of natural products and complex bioactive molecules, are thoroughly discussed.
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