Synthesis 2007(1): 1-21  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-950379
REVIEW
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Tandem and Domino Catalytic Strategies for Enantioselective Synthesis

Christopher J. Chapman, Christopher G. Frost*
Department of Chemistry, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, BA2 7AY, UK
Fax: +44(1225)386231; e-Mail: c.g.frost@bath.ac.uk;
Further Information

Publication History

Received 23 August 2006
Publication Date:
12 December 2006 (online)

Abstract

Catalytic asymmetric methodologies provide versatile routes to many complex molecules through expedient and often elegant processes. This review summarises the work on the development and application of tandem and domino catalysed reactions within enantioselective organic synthesis.

  • 1 Introduction

  • 2 Transition-Metal-Catalysed Processes

  • 2.1 Processes Involving Michael Additions

  • 2.2 Hydroformylations

  • 2.3 Heck Reactions

  • 2.4 Allylic Substitutions

  • 2.5 Processes Involving Pericyclic Reactions

  • 2.6 Hydrogenations

  • 2.7 Aldol Reactions

  • 2.8 Metathesis Reactions

  • 2.9 Processes Involving Epoxide Formation

  • 2.10 Miscellaneous Transition-Metal-Catalysed Processes

  • 3 Chiral Organocatalytic Reactions

  • 3.1 Processes Involving Michael Additions

  • 3.2 Aldol Reactions

  • 3.3 Mannich Reactions

  • 3.4 Processes Involving Pericyclic Reactions

  • 3.5 Miscellaneous Organocatalytic Processes

  • 4 Conclusions