The discovery of ferrocene marked one of the points of departure for modern organometallic chemistry. In general, the compounds of ferrocene derivatives are widely applied in several areas. One of the most important applications of ferrocene is the development of more active drugs, especially in cases where there is resistance to current drugs. Bioactive agents containing ferrocene have proven effective in combating diseases such as cancer, malaria, HIV, Alzheimer and conditions caused by fungi and bacteria. In this context, the present paper aims to highlights the synthesis of heterocycles containing ferrocene moiety and their use in medicinal chemistry.
ferrocene; drugs; heterocycles
