Retrosynthetic Simplicity

Retrosynthetic simplicity is introduced as a metric by which methods can be evaluated. An argument in favor of reactions which are retrosynthetically simple is put forward, and recent examples in the context of skeletal editing from my own laboratory as well as contributions from others are analyzed...

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Published inSynlett Vol. 35; no. 13; p. 1471
Main Author Levin, Mark D
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Germany 01.08.2024
Subjects
simplicity
skeletal editing
heterocycles
methodology
retrosynthesis
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Summary:Retrosynthetic simplicity is introduced as a metric by which methods can be evaluated. An argument in favor of reactions which are retrosynthetically simple is put forward, and recent examples in the context of skeletal editing from my own laboratory as well as contributions from others are analyzed critically through this lens.
ISSN:0936-5214
DOI:10.1055/s-0043-1763623