Contents: B. Alcaide ∙ P. Almendros: Novel Aspects on the Preparation of Spirocyclic and Fused Unsual β-Lactams.- S.S. Bari ∙ A. Bhalla: Spirocyclic β-Lactams: Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of Novel Heterocycles.- L. Troisi ∙ C. Granito ∙ E. Pindinelli: Novel and Recent Synthesis and Applications of β-Lactams.- C. Palomo ∙ M. Oiarbide: β-Lactams Ring Opening: A Useful Entry to Amino Acids and Relevant Nitrogen-Containing Compounds.- B. Mandal ∙ P. Ghosh ∙ B. Basu: Recent Approaches Towards Solid Phase Synthesis of β-Lactams.- A.Arrieta ∙ B. Lecea ∙ F.P. Cossio: Computational Studies on the Synthesis of β-Lactams Via [ 2+2] Thermal Cycloadditions.- B. K. Banik ∙ I. Banik ∙ F. F. Becker: Novel Anticancer β-Lactams

Richard J. Sundberg Electrophilic Substitution Reactions of Indoles Tara L.S. Kishbaugh Reactions of Indole with Nucleophiles Erin Pelkey Metalation of Indole Jie Jack Li ∙ Gordon W. Gribble Metal-Catalyzed Cross-Coupling Reactions for Indoles Jeanese C. Badenock Radical Reactions of Indole Fariborz Firooznia ∙ Robert F. Kester ∙ Steven J. Berthel [2+2], [3+2] and [2+2+2] Cycloaddition Reactions of Indole Derivatives Robert F. Kester ∙ Steven J. Berthel ∙ Fariborz Firooznia [4+2] Cycloaddition Reactions of Indole Derivatives Jonathon S. Russel Oxindoles and Spirocyclic Variations: Strategies for C3 Functionalization Liangfeng Fu Advances in the Total Syntheses of Complex Indole Natural Products

Key Heterocycle Cores for Designing Multitargeting Molecules provides a helpful overview of current developments in the field. Following a detailed introduction to the manipulation of heterocycle cores for the development of dual or multitargeting molecules, the book goes on to describe specific examples of such developments, focusing on compounds such as Benzimidazole, Acridine, Flavones, Thiazolidinedione and Oxazoline. Drawing on the latest developments in the field, this volume provides a valuable guide to current approaches in the design and development of molecules capable of acting on multiple targets. Adapting the heterocyclic core of a single-target molecule can facilitate its development into an agent capable of acting on multiple targets. Such multi-targeting drugs have the potential to become essential components in the design of novel, holistic treatment plans for complex diseases, making the design of such active agents an increasingly important area of research. - Emphasizes the chemical development of heterocyclic nuclei, from single to multitargeting molecules - Provides chapter-by-chapter coverage of the key heterocyclic compounds used in synthesizing multitargeting agents - Outlines current trends and future developments in multitarget molecule design for the treatment of various diseases

Richard J. Sundberg Electrophilic Substitution Reactions of Indoles Tara L.S. Kishbaugh Reactions of Indole with Nucleophiles Erin Pelkey Metalation of Indole Jie Jack Li ∙ Gordon W. Gribble Metal-Catalyzed Cross-Coupling Reactions for Indoles Jeanese C. Badenock Radical Reactions of Indole Fariborz Firooznia ∙ Robert F. Kester ∙ Steven J. Berthel [2+2], [3+2] and [2+2+2] Cycloaddition Reactions of Indole Derivatives Robert F. Kester ∙ Steven J. Berthel ∙ Fariborz Firooznia [4+2] Cycloaddition Reactions of Indole Derivatives Jonathon S. Russel Oxindoles and Spirocyclic Variations: Strategies for C3 Functionalization Liangfeng Fu Advances in the Total Syntheses of Complex Indole Natural Products

The series Topics in Heterocyclic Chemistry presents critical reviews on present and future trends in the research of heterocyclic compounds. Overall the scope is to cover topics dealing with all areas within heterocyclic chemistry, both experimental and theoretical, of interest to the general heterocyclic chemistry community. The series consists of topic related volumes edited by renowned editors with contributions of experts in the field. All chapters from Topics in Heterocyclic Chemistry are published Online First with an individual DOI. In references, Topics in Heterocyclic Chemistry is abbreviated as Top Heterocycl Chem and cited as a journal.

Green Synthetic Approaches for Biologically Relevant Heterocycles, Second Edition, Volume One: Advanced Synthetic Techniques reviews this significant group of organic compounds within the context of sustainable methods and processes, expanding on the first edition with fully updated coverage and a whole range of new chapters. Volume One explores advanced synthetic techniques, with each chapter presenting in-depth coverage of various green protocols for the synthesis of a wide variety of bioactive heterocycles that are classified on the basis of ring-size and/or the presence of heteroatoms. Techniques covered range from high pressure cycloaddition reactions and microwave irradiation to sustainable one-pot domino reactions. This updated edition is an essential resource on sustainable approaches for academic researchers, R&D professionals, and students working across medicinal, organic, natural product and green chemistry. Provides fully updated coverage of the field of greener heterocycle synthesis Includes new chapters on varied multicomponent reactions, alongside both traditional and novel approaches Presents information in an accessible style with an emphasis on sustainability

A valuable introduction to green oxidation for organic chemists interested in discovering new strategies and new reactions for oxidative synthesis Green Oxidation in Organic Synthesis provides a comprehensive introduction and overview of chemical preparation by green oxidative processes, an entry point to the growing journal literature on green oxidation in organic synthesis. It discusses both experimental and theoretical approaches for the study of new catalysts and methods for catalytic oxidation and selective oxidation. The book highlights the discovery of new reactions and catalysts in recent years, discussing mechanistic insights into the green oxidative processes, as well as applications in organic synthesis with significant potential to have a major impact in academia and industry. Chapters are organized according to the functional groups generated in the reactions, presenting interesting achievements for functional group formation by green oxidative processes with O2, H2O2, photocatalytic oxidation, electrochemical oxidation, and enzymatic oxidation. The mechanisms of these novel transformations clearly illustrated. Green Oxidation in Organic Synthesis will serve as an excellent reference for organic chemists interested in discovering new strategies for oxidative synthesis which address the priorities of green and sustainable chemistry.