Terpenes and Terpene Derivatives

Dear Colleagues,

Terpenes, their derivatives and generally isoprenoids, as natural secondary metabolites, are playing stable and growing roles in human and veterinary medicine, supramolecular chemistry, in food and cosmetic R&D and industry, and in other, increasing numbers of fields. Their importance is based i.a. on the fact that they are mostly bound to renewable sources, which in fact makes them valuable within a circular economy. Terpenes and steroids are also an origin of stereochemistry, regioselectivity, chirality, and many other features and disciplines within science, development, and industry on a scope which is indispensable.

This Special Issue aims to underline current developments in all fields that are connected to terpene research and utilisation and will present a sequel to the successful Special Issue of Molecules "Synthesis, Study and Utilization of Natural Products" to commemorate the heritage of the great terpene scientist, Prof. Kenji Mori, who passed away recently.

Prof. Dr. Pavel B. Drasar
Prof. Dr. Vladimir A. Khripach
Guest Editors

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