Recent Advances in Enantioselective C-C Bond Formation via Organocobalt Species

Abstract

This Short Review describes recent developments in cobalt-catalyzed enantioselective C-C bond-forming reactions. The article focuses on reactions that most likely involve chiral organocobalt species as crucial catalytic intermediates and their mechanistic aspects. 1 Introduction 2 Hydrovinylation 3 C-H Functionalization 4 Cycloaddition and Cyclization 5 Addition of Carbon Nucleophiles 6 Cross-Coupling 7 Conclusion.