Abstract
The structure, preparation, and reactions of glutaconaldehyde (5-hydroxy-2, 4-pentadienal) and 5-amino-2,4-pentadienal are reviewed. 1. Introduction 2. Structure of Glutaconaldehyde and Derivatives 3. Synthesis of Glutaconaldehyde 3.1. Free Glutaconaldehyde 3.2. Glutaconaldehyde Salts 4. Reactions of the Glutaconaldehyde Anion 4.1. Acyclic Derivatives 4.2. Carbocyclic Compounds 4.3. Heterocyclic Compounds 5. Nucleophilic Ring Opening Reactions of Pyridinium Salts 6. 5-Amino-2,4-pentadienal 6.1. Structure and Reactions 6.2. Preparation 6.3. Reactions with Active Methylene Compounds

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