Data on the chemistry of Δαβ-butenolides are surveyed and described systematically and the available information in the literature about the methods of preparation of these compounds are discussed. The chemical reactions of Δαβ-butenolides are examined and a brief account is given of the biological activity of unsaturated γ-lactones. The bibliography includes 253 references.
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Avetisyan et al. (1977) studied this question.