Enantioselective Cobalt-Catalyzed C–H Functionalization

Weiwei Xu; Mengchun Ye

doi:10.1055/a-1801-2595

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Synthesis 2022; 54(21): 4773-4783
DOI: 10.1055/a-1801-2595

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Asymmetric C–H Functionalization

Enantioselective Cobalt-Catalyzed C–H Functionalization

Weiwei Xu

^aState 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 ∗

^aState 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

^bHaihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Tianjin 300192, P. R. of China

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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

Key words

enantioselective - cobalt catalysis - C–H functionalization - chiral acid - chiral cyclopentadienyl ligand

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