Synthesis, Identification and Biological Evaluation of Novel Natural and Derivative Products
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Natural Products Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2025 | Viewed by 205
Special Issue Editor
Interests: organic synthesis; natural products; theoretical calculation; spectrometric methods; structure identification; pesticide science
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Dear Colleagues,
Natural products serve as a rich source of inspiration for the synthesis of novel compounds with significant biological activity. These naturally occurring substances often possess unique structures that can be mimicked, modified, or enhanced through synthetic chemistry techniques. By studying natural products, researchers can identify functional groups and structural motifs that contribute to biological efficacy. This knowledge allows chemists to design and synthesize new molecules that retain or improve upon the desired biological properties of the original natural compounds. Such synthesized compounds can then be tested for various applications, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other bioactive agents, potentially leading to new treatments and solutions for a wide range of health and environmental challenges. The process involves meticulous planning and execution of organic synthesis pathways, often incorporating advanced techniques like combinatorial chemistry and computer-aided drug design, to achieve the desired biological activity and efficacy. The techniques commonly used in structural elucidation include Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, often coupled with DFT computational calculations, mass spectrometry, and infrared spectroscopy.
This special issue of Molecules will highlight synthetic compounds derived from natural structures, evaluation of biological activity, and application.
Prof. Dr. Elson S. Alvarenga
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- organic synthesis
- natural products
- theoretical calculation
- DFT
- structure identification
- biological evaluation
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