Nickel-catalyzed hydroarylation reaction: a useful tool in organic synthesis

Abstract

This article describes the recent advances in the field of nickel-catalyzed hydroarylation reaction of alkenes, alkynes, and arenes. All reactions proceeded either through internal hydride transfer or in the presence of an external hydride source. This nickel-catalyzed atom economical hydroarylation reaction exhibited the stereoselectivity and enantioselectivity of the product. The effectiveness of this protocol is in bearing several building blocks, structural motifs for bioactive compounds, natural products, and complex molecule formation. The outlook and mechanistic approaches of these reactions are also discussed.