Reagents for the preparation and cleavage of 1,3-dithiolanes

Data on procedures for protection of the carbonyl group by its conversion into the 1,3-dithiolane moiety and on cleavage of the latter under the action of different reagents are surveyed. The preparation of 1,3-dithiolanes from carbonyl compounds followed by deprotection can be used in syntheses of various organic compounds. The bibliography includes 54 references.