Conceptual Influence of the Baylis-Hillman Reaction on Recent Trends in Organic Synthesis

Abstract

This mini review describes our endeavors for the last 28 years in understanding and developing the Baylis-Hillman reaction as an useful and powerful tool in synthetic chemistry. We have also mentioned briefly how we initiated the research program in this area.

Keywords

• Activated alkenes
• Atom economy
• Baylis-hillman reaction
• Organocatalysis
• Proximal functional molecules