Novel Catalytic Systems for Condensation of Monoterpene Compounds with Aldehydes (A Review)

Abstract

New catalysts for the Prins condensation of renewable monoterpene compounds with aldehydes were considered. Effective catalytic systems were functionalized zeolites, oxides, clays, halloysite and carbon nanotubes, organometallic structures and heteropolyacids, which make it possible to obtain target products with high selectivity. A number of compounds synthesized using such systems are used in perfumery, have high pharmaceutical potential and are platform molecules for further synthesis.