Transition metal complexes incorporating lawsone: a review

Researchers have renewed interest in naturally occurring compounds and their applications particularly in the pharmacological field with the goal of fewer side effects; lawsone is one among them. It is easily available and cost-efficient among the naphthoquinone family. Lawsone and its metal complexes are compounds with a wide variety of applications; especially it has promising biological activity. This review focuses on synthesis and applications, particularly in the biological field of a few transition metal complexes incorporating lawsone and its derivatives over the last two decades.