Stereoselective Organocatalysis

Sets forth an important group of environmentally friendlyorganic reactions
With contributions from leading international experts in organicsynthesis, this book presents all the most important methodologiesfor stereoselective organocatalysis, fully examining both theactivation mode as well as the type of bond formed. Clearexplanations guide researchers through all the most importantmethods used to form key chemical bonds, including carbon-carbon(C-C), carbon-nitrogen (C-N), and carbon-halogen(C-X) bonds. Moreover, readers will discover how the use ofnon-metallic catalysts facilitates a broad range of importantreactions that are environmentally friendly and fully meet thestandards of green chemistry.
Stereoselective Organocatalysis begins with an historicaloverview and a review of activation modes in asymmetricorganocatalysis. The next group of chapters is organized by bondtype, making it easy to find bonds according to their applications.The first of these chapters takes a detailed look at the manyroutes to C-C bond formation. Next, the book covers:
* Organocatalytic C-N bond formation
* C-O bond formation
* C-X bond formation
* C-S, C-Se, and C-B bond formation
* Enantioselective organocatalytic reductions
* Cascade reactions forming both C-C bonds andC-heteroatom bonds
The final chapter is devoted to the use of organocatalysis forthe synthesis of natural products. All the chapters in the book areextensively referenced, serving as a gateway to the growing body oforiginal research reports and reviews in the field.
Based on the most recent findings and practices in organicsynthesis, Stereoselective Organocatalysis equips syntheticchemists with a group of organocatalytic reactions that will helpthem design green reactions and overcome many challenges in organicsynthesis.