Synthetic and biosynthetic routes to nitrogen-nitrogen bonds

Chem Soc Rev. 2022 Apr 19;51(8):2991-3046. doi: 10.1039/c7cs00458c.

Abstract

The nitrogen-nitrogen bond is a core feature of diverse functional groups like hydrazines, nitrosamines, diazos, and pyrazoles. Such functional groups are found in >300 known natural products. Such N-N bond-containing functional groups are also found in significant percentage of clinical drugs. Therefore, there is wide interest in synthetic and enzymatic methods to form nitrogen-nitrogen bonds. In this review, we summarize synthetic and biosynthetic approaches to diverse nitrogen-nitrogen-bond-containing functional groups, with a focus on biosynthetic pathways and enzymes.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biological Products* / chemistry
  • Biosynthetic Pathways
  • Hydrazines / chemistry
  • Hydrazines / metabolism
  • Nitrogen* / chemistry

Substances

  • Biological Products
  • Hydrazines
  • Nitrogen