Asymmetric organocatalytic reductions mediated by dihydropyridines

作者:Connon Stephen J*
来源:Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry, 2007, 5(21): 3407-3417.
DOI:10.1039/b711499k

摘要

Catalytic asymmetric reduction reactions have long been the preserve of the transition metal catalyst. Inspired by the myriad efficient enzyme-catalysed reduction reactions routine in biological systems, chemists have recently begun to design chiral metal-free organocatalysts that employ synthetic dihydropyridine NADH analogues as the hydride source with impressive results. Recent developments in this burgeoning field are discussed.

  • 出版日期2007