Research progress on application of uranium in organic synthesis

Abstract

Uranium, as an important resource for the sustainable development of mankind in the future, is plentiful in reserves. With the deep understanding of the unique electronic structure and properties of uranium, the resourcing and potential applications of uranium have gained extensive attention. This review summarized the application of uranium in organic synthesis and its development tendency, which mainly includes the organic conversion catalyzed by uranium (valence +4 and +6).