Chiral N-heterocyclic carbene-transition metal complexes in asymmetric catalysis
Tetrahedron AsymmetryPublished 1 April 2003
Marc C. Perry, Kevin Burgess
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Abstract
Syntheses and applications of chiral N-heterocyclic carbenes are reviewed. The common features of successful enantioselective catalysts are identified, and the outlook for further investigations is discussed.
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