Fig. 1: Biologically active compounds and drugs derived from succinimides.
From: Stereodivergent synthesis of chiral succinimides via Rh-catalyzed asymmetric transfer hydrogenation
Phensuximide, methsuximide and ethosuximide are well-known antiepileptic drugs. Upadacitinib is a drug for the treatment of immune disorders, Echinocandins have antifungal activities, and Tivantinib is used for the treatment of advanced hepatocellular carcinoma.
