Catalyst-controlled stereoselective carbon–heteroatom bond formations by N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) organocatalysis
Yanyan Wang, Yonggui Liu, Sha Zhao, Yijie Long, Xingxing Wu
Abstract
This review highlights recent advances in stereoselective carbon–heteroatom bond forming reactions, including C–N, C–O, C–S, C–F, C–P, etc ., that were enabled by NHC organocatalysis with a focus on new activation modes and reactive intermediates.
Topics & Concepts
ChemistryOrganocatalysisHeteroatomCarbeneStereoselectivityCatalysisCarbon fibersOrganic chemistryStereochemistryCombinatorial chemistryMedicinal chemistryEnantioselective synthesisRing (chemistry)Composite numberMaterials scienceComposite materialN-Heterocyclic Carbenes in Organic and Inorganic ChemistryCatalytic Cross-Coupling ReactionsAsymmetric Hydrogenation and Catalysis