Isocoumarins and 3,4-dihydroisocoumarins, amazing natural products: A review

Saddiqa A., Usman M., Çakmak O.

Turkish Journal of Chemistry, vol.41, no.2, pp.153-178, 2017 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus, TRDizin) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Review
  • Volume: 41 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Doi Number: 10.3906/kim-1604-66
  • Journal Name: Turkish Journal of Chemistry
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.153-178
  • Keywords: Biological importance, Isocoumarin, Natural product, Synthesis
  • Istanbul Gelisim University Affiliated: No

Abstract

© TÜBITAK.The isocoumarins are naturally occurring lactones that constitute an important class of natural products exhibiting an array of biological activities. A wide variety of these lactones have been isolated from natural sources and, due to their remarkable bioactivities and structural diversity, great attention has been focused on their synthesis. This review article focuses on their structural diversity, biological applications, and commonly used synthetic modes.