Pyrrolidine‐2,3‐diones: Synthesis, reactions and biological activity

Abstract Pyrrolidine‐2,3‐diones are of continuing interest as intermediates in the synthesis of heterocycles related to pyrrolidine alkaloids, medicinally relevant compounds, and in the development of antibiotics and drugs. The present review deals with the most important literature on the synthesis and reactions of pyrrolidine‐2,3‐diones and the related biologically important compounds.