Heterocycles: Synthesis, Biological Activity and Synthetic Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Heterocycle ring systems are present in a large number of biologically active natural products and they are privileged scaffolds in medicinal chemistry. Natural compounds and their biosynthesis are used as sources of inspiration and scientists continue to explore new synthetic methods in order to create more complex and differently functionalized heterocyclic structures. Nevertheless, heterocycles are relevant not only to the pharmaceutical field but also agrochemical areas (e.g., fungicides, insecticides, and herbicides), pigments, and optoelectronic materials. Over the last decade, more sustainable synthetic procedures have been developed by chemists in order to increase the efficiency of the reactions and reduce waste.  This Special Issue aims to present a collection of original research papers, reviews, and short communications focused on any of the abovementioned topics in heterocyclic compounds research.

Prof. Dr. Luana Bagnoli
Guest Editor

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