CC BY 4.0 · SynOpen 2024; 08(04): 387-400
DOI: 10.1055/a-2501-4247
graphical review

Transition-Metal-Catalyzed Asymmetric Reduction of 2-Pyridine Ketones

Vidhul Vasudevan
,
M S Harishankar
,
This work was supported by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) (Discovery Grant RGPIN-2023-03591), the FRQNT Centre in Green Chemistry and Catalysis (CGCC) Strategic Cluster FRQNT-2020-RS4-265155-CCVC, and Université Laval. V.V and H.M.S. thank MITACS for Globalink Research Innovation award scholarships.


Abstract

This graphical review provides a concise overview of transition-metal-catalyzed asymmetric reduction of 2-pyridine ketones to produce enantiopure chiral 2-pyridine aryl/alkyl alcohols, which are present in many chiral ligands and pharmaceuticals. Key methods include metal-catalyzed hydrogenation, transfer hydrogenation, and hydrosilylation, with a focus on sustainable catalysts like iron and manganese. This review serves as a foundation for future advancements in sustainable and enantioselective keto group reductions.



Publication History

Received: 08 November 2024

Accepted after revision: 11 December 2024

Accepted Manuscript online:
13 December 2024

Article published online:
19 December 2024

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