Recent advancements in magnesium-mediated organic transformations

Abstract

Magnesium-based organometallic complexes that facilitate redox-neutral catalysis represent an alternative to traditional transition-metal catalysis, enabling unprecedented functionalization of organic molecules. Moreover, its low toxicity and cost-effectiveness make it a key element in environmentally benign organic transformations. Accordingly, an extensive range of reactions, including substitution, addition, cyclization, and radical cross-coupling, has been achieved through magnesium-based catalysis, either under thermal or photo-irradiation conditions. Here, we delineate the valuable organic transformations accomplished recently via earth-abundant magnesium metal catalysis.