Hydrazonoyl Halides: A Bubbling Fountain of Biologically Active Compounds

The utility of hydrazonoyl halides as precursors in synthesis of numerous biologically active compounds is presented. The biologically active compounds, that have been covered, include lipogenase, lipoxygenase and cyclo-oxygenase inhibitors, antiinflammatories, phytotoxic agents, herbicides, acaricides and miticides, insecticides, weed controlling agents, antimicrobial agents, central benzodiazepine receptors, antitumors, antagonistic agents, analgesics and anticonvulsant agents.