Enantioselective organocatalytic transfer hydrogenation reactions using Hantzsch esters

Acc Chem Res. 2007 Dec;40(12):1327-39. doi: 10.1021/ar7001864.

Abstract

Within the realm of catalytic asymmetric hydrogenation, the focus continues to be on the use of chiral metal complexes in conjunction with a hydrogen source. Recently, the widespread development of organocatalysis, including the invention of iminium activation, has led to the discovery of many new enantioselective transformations. Based on this strategy, a number of bioinspired processes for the enantioselective organocatalytic transfer hydrogenation of alpha,beta-unsaturated carbonyl compounds and imines have been discovered. These topics will be the focus of this Account.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Amination
  • Catalysis
  • Hydrogenation
  • Imines / chemistry
  • Organic Chemicals / chemistry*
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • Imines
  • Organic Chemicals