Issue 15, 2008

The tert-butyl group in chemistry and biology

Abstract

The unique reactivity pattern elicited by the crowded tert-butyl group is highlighted by summarising characteristic applications. Starting from the use of this simple hydrocarbon moiety in chemical transformations, via its relevance in Nature and its implication in biosynthetic and biodegradation pathways, the way through to its possible application in biocatalytic processes is described.

Graphical abstract: The tert-butyl group in chemistry and biology

Article information

Article type
Perspective
Submitted
22 Jan 2008
First published
27 May 2008

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2008,6, 2655-2665

The tert-butyl group in chemistry and biology

P. Bisel, L. Al-Momani and M. Müller, Org. Biomol. Chem., 2008, 6, 2655 DOI: 10.1039/B800083B

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