This critical review discusses historical and contemporary research in the field of transition metal-catalyzed carbon–hydrogen (C–H) bond activation through the lens of stereoselectivity. Research concerning both diastereoselectivity and enantioselectivity in C–H activation processes is examined, and the application of concepts in this area for the development of novel carbon–carbon and carbon–heteroatom bond-forming reactions is described. Throughout this review, an emphasis is placed on reactions that are (or may soon become) relevant in the realm of organic synthesis (221 references).
A review, with 221 references, discussing metal-catalysed enantioselective and diastereoselective carbon–hydrogen bond activation, focussing on the functionalisation of unactivated C–H bonds through metal insertion.
A review, with 221 references, discussing metal-catalysed carbon–hydrogen bond activation resulting in stereoselective products.