Synthesis 2022; 54(21): 4773-4783
DOI: 10.1055/a-1801-2595
special topic
Asymmetric C–H Functionalization

Enantioselective Cobalt-Catalyzed C–H Functionalization

Weiwei Xu
a   State Key Laboratory and Institute of Elemento-Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. of China
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Mengchun Ye
a   State Key Laboratory and Institute of Elemento-Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. of China
b   Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Tianjin 300192, P. R. of China
› Author Affiliations
We thank the National Natural Science Foundation of China (21871145 and 22188101), Tianjin Applied Basic Research Project and Cutting-Edge Technology Research Plan (19JCZDJC37900), the Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, and Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter (63181206) for financial support.


Abstract

Co-catalyzed C–H functionalization has received great attention due to the high earth abundance, low biotoxicity, and unique reactivity of cobalt; enantioselective control of these reactions has been a formidable challenge. Various efficient strategies have recently been developed for enantioselective Co-catalyzed C–H functionalization, but there is no topical review of this field. Herein, we give a detailed summary of this rapidly growing field, highlighting critical progress, current challenges, and future trends.

1 Introduction

2 Enantioselective C–H Functionalization via Low-Valent Co Catalysis

2.1 Chiral Diphosphines for Enantioselective Control

2.2 Chiral Monophosphines or N-Heterocyclic Carbenes for Enantioselective Control

3 Enantioselective C–H Functionalization via High-Valent Co Catalysis

3.1 Chiral Acids for Enantioselective Control

3.2 Chiral Cp Ligands for Enantioselective Control

4 Conclusions and Outlook



Publication History

Received: 17 February 2022

Accepted after revision: 17 March 2022

Accepted Manuscript online:
17 March 2022

Article published online:
12 May 2022

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