Imides: Medicinal, Agricultural, Synthetic Applications and Natural Products Chemistry

Provides a comprehensive overview of imides being developed as pharmaceuticals or experimental therapeutics. Featuring a diverse range of experts in the field of imides, each chapter reviews the state-of-the-art, including the isolation and identification of naturally-occurring imides, as well as the total synthesis of imide natural products. As there is a need for a comprehensive review of imides as a class of naturally-occurring, biologically active molecules, this book will be invaluable to those in pharmaceuticals, academia, and anyone looking for clinical applications.

Features cutting-edge research in the field of imides for pharmaceutical and experimental therapeutic applications

Includes coverage of naturally occurring imides, along with medicinal chemistry-inspired imides

Focuses on the presentation of selected targets for their complex multistep synthesis

Discusses new reagents and strategies for synthesis

Includes contributions from leading experts in the field of imide research, working in both natural product chemistry and medicinal chemistry