Recent advances in Pd-catalyzed asymmetric cyclization reactions

Bing Xu, Quanpu Wang, Chao Fang, Zhan-Ming Zhang and Junliang Zhang

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024,53, 883-971

From themed collection: Metals in Asymmetric Catalysis

Abstract

This review aims to collect advancements in enantioselective palladium-catalyzed cyclization reactions over the past eleven years, and it is organized into thirteen sections depending on the different types of transformations involved.

Heavier tetrylene- and tetrylyne-transition metal chemistry: it's no carbon copy

Terrance J. Hadlington

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024,53, 9738-9831

Abstract

Developments in synthetic methods for and reactivity of heavier tetrylene and tetrylyne complexes of the d-block elements are summarised, with a view towards cooperative bond activation and utilisation in catalysis.

Catalytic asymmetric synthesis of 1,2-diamines

Francisco Foubelo, Carmen Nájera, M ^a Gracia Retamosa, José M. Sansano and Miguel Yus

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024,53, 7983-8085

Abstract

The asymmetric catalytic synthesis of 1,2-diamines has received considerable interest, due to their presence in biologically active compounds and their applications for the development of synthetic building blocks, chiral ligands and organocatalysts.

Pd-Catalysed asymmetric allylic alkylation of heterocycles: a user's guide

François Richard, Paul Clark, Al Hannam, Thomas Keenan, Alexandre Jean and Stellios Arseniyadis

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024,53, 1936-1983

From themed collection: Celebrating the scientific accomplishments of RSC Fellows

Abstract

This review analyses recent advances and strategies employed in the Pd-AAA of nucleophilic prochiral heterocycles. Each section is focused on a specific heterocycle, where optimisation data and reaction scope have been carefully analysed.

Reactions of main group compounds with azides forming organic nitrogen-containing species

Lizhao Zhu and Rei Kinjo

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2023,52, 5563-5606

From themed collection: 2023 Pioneering Investigators

Abstract

Main group compounds react with azides leading to diverse N-containing molecules. In this review, the reactions of main group compounds with various azides are summarized, emphatically highlighting their reaction patterns and mechanisms.