Ativated cyclopropanes in the synthesis of five-membered carbocycles and heterocycles

The conversion of functionalised cyclopropane compounds to derivatives of cyclopentane and five-membered heterocycles is described. Topics discussed include reaction conditions, the regio- and stereo-selectivity of the reactions depending on the type of substituents in the three-membered ring, and also the main procedures for obtaining appropriate cyclopropane substrates. The bibliography includes 174 references.