Synthesis of Natural Compounds and Derivatives
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Natural Products Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 9
Special Issue Editors
Interests: natural product chemistry; phytochemistry; medicinal plants; ethnopharmacology; bioactivity screening; antimalarial compounds; antitubercular agents; antidiabetic compounds; synthetic methodology; plant-derived bioactive compounds
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Natural products play an important role in medicine, agriculture, and other fields. However, often low quantities of natural compounds are obtained from natural sources. This necessitates alternative strategies in order to provide access to these natural compounds. Total synthesis and semi-synthesis are amongst the options that usually render natural compounds. Synthesis also gives access to natural compound derivatives, which can possess improved properties. Alternatively, the synthesized derivatives can be probed for other activities or properties that are different from those that were intended for the original hit compounds. This opens avenues for innovative discoveries.
We look forward to your contributions to this Special Issue.
Prof. Dr. Fanie van Heerden
Dr. Mamoalosi Selepe
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- natural compounds
- synthesis
- total synthesis
- semi-synthesis
- derivatives
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