Challenges and Achievements in the Transition-Metal-Catalyzed Asymmetric α-Arylation of Aldehydes

Abstract

The direct enantioselective α-arylations of linear and α-branched aldehydes are faced by different but equally difficult challenges. This account covers the most recent contributions in this exciting field of research.

Key words

asymmetric α-arylation - aldehydes - palladium - copper - amino catalysis

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