Abstract
Xanthenes and their derivatives as very important classes of organic compounds are key structural elements of many biologically active compounds. These materials are important heterocyclic nucleus of various dyes and drugs. Because of their wide range of pharmacological, industrial and synthetic applications, many methods for the preparation of xanthenes are reported in the literature. In recent years, among the other chemists, introduction of new methods for the preparation of these types of compounds has attracted the attention of Iranian chemists. The result of these efforts is the introduction of appropriate, effective and efficient methods. In this paper, we have a brief review on these methods and their main advantages and important applicabilities.
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Shirini, F., Abedini, M., Akbari-Dadamahaleh, S. et al. Iranian chemist’s efforts to provide various effective methods for the synthesis of xanthenes. J IRAN CHEM SOC 11, 791–824 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13738-013-0353-y
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