Olefins are molecules containing double bonds and are an active functional
class. They have the potential to react easily due to the pi bonds in their structures.
Therefore, olefins themselves form a biologically active class. In addition, they are
pioneer molecules in obtaining different derivatives over many reaction types in
organic chemistry. The presence of double bonds brings along geometric isomers (e.g.,
cis, trans, E, Z). The biological activities of olefins differ in geometric isomers.
Therefore, stereoselectivity is important for the synthesis of olefins. In stereoselective
olefin synthesis, the control is in the hands of the synthetic organic chemist.
Stereoselectivity can be controlled with a correct and practical method. In this study, i)
geometric isomers ii) biological activities and iii) stereoselective synthesis of olefins
are focused.
Keywords: Biological Activity, Geometric Isomer, Olefin, Stereoselective Synthesis.
