Introduction by Prof. Gary Molander (Volume Editor):

Volume 33 of Science of Synthesis covers useful methods for the synthesis of Ene-X compounds, where X = S, Se, Te, N and P.

The reader will appreciate that a tremendous variety of compounds playing a central role in organic chemistry are included in this contribution. Substrates containing these functional groups serve as prominent and even archetypal electrophiles or nucleophiles in further synthetic transformations, and some are considered among the most important dienophiles in concerted cycloaddition reactions as well. Additionally, some of the functional groups included in this volume are playing an increasingly important role in molecules that possess significant biological activity.

The links below provide further information about Volume 33:

• Detailed table of contents (pdf).
• List of authors.