Recent Advances in the Reaction of MBH Carbonates: Scope and Mechanism

Abstract

In recent years, Morita‐Baylis‐Hillman (MBH) carbonates have been extensively used in domino reactions for the synthesis of novel cyclic and acyclic compounds. This review highlights the progress made in the last decade in the synthesis of a series of compounds from an uncyclized reaction or annulation of MBH carbonates, which demonstrates that the excellent reactivity and high research value of MBH carbonates as representative substrates in organic synthesis. We hope the summary and understanding of the reactivity of MBH carbonates can inspire chemists to apply these substrates in the design of more efficient domino reactions, which will be beneficial for the organic synthesis and drug chemistry.