CC BY-ND-NC 4.0 · Synthesis 2019; 51(01): 135-145
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1610397
short review
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Recent Advances in Enantioselective C–C Bond Formation via Organocobalt Species

Ministry of Education Singapore (MOE2016-T2-2-043)
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Publication History

Received: 27 October 2018

Accepted: 05 November 2018

Publication Date:
03 December 2018 (online)


Published as part of the 50 Years SYNTHESIS – Golden Anniversary Issue

Abstract

This Short Review describes recent developments in cobalt-catalyzed enantioselective C–C bond-forming reactions. The article focuses on reactions that most likely involve chiral organocobalt species as crucial catalytic intermediates and their mechanistic aspects.

1 Introduction

2 Hydrovinylation

3 C–H Functionalization

4 Cycloaddition and Cyclization

5 Addition of Carbon Nucleophiles

6 Cross-Coupling

7 Conclusion