Azetidine Synthesis offers a comprehensive exploration of various methods for the synthesis of azetidines, a class of heterocyclic compounds with diverse applications. The significance of azetidine synthesis has grown largely due to the importance of these molecules as constituents of antibiotics. Chapters cover different synthetic pathways, starting with the general synthesis of azetidines and progressing to specific methods using various starting materials. From the copper-catalyzed synthesis of azetidines from nitrones to the synthesis from isoxazoles, oxazines, and diazo compounds, each chapter delves into the unique strategies and mechanisms involved.
Rhodium-catalyzed approaches, cycloaddition reactions of imines to carbonyl compounds, and the use of isocyanides and isocyanates for azetidine synthesis are discussed in detail. The book also explores photochemical methods for azetidine synthesis, including the photochemical synthesis of fused azetidines. By providing a comprehensive overview of diverse synthetic routes to azetidines, this book serves as a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners in the field of organic chemistry, offering insights into the versatility and potential applications of these important heterocyclic compounds.
- Presents many different methods for the synthesis of azetidines in clear, coherent detail
- Offers a comprehensive and detailed description of heterocycle synthesis
- Examines the most up-to-date information in this fast-moving field, covering important growth areas extensively
Dr. Navjeet Kaur, Ph.D. (Chemistry, Banasthali Vidyapith, 2014) is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Division of Research & Development at Lovely Professional University, Punjab. She specializes in organic synthetic and medicinal chemistry, with a focus on heterocyclic compound synthesis. With 14 years of teaching and research experience, she has guided five Ph.D. scholars and numerous MSc students, and has published over 200 research papers, reviews, books, and chapters. She is the author of nineteen books with leading publishers including CRC Press, Elsevier, and Springer Nature.
Dr. Kaur has consistently ranked among the World’s Top 2% Scientists in subject-wise analyses by Stanford University (2018–2025). She has received awards such as the Prof. G. L. Telesara Award and Best Paper Presentation Award, and has served as Editor-in-Chief of Advanced Chemicobiology Research. Beyond academia, she has contributed to rural development initiatives through NSS and UBA, and holds a Sikh Missionary certification.
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