Ionic-Liquid-Supported (ILS) Catalysts for Asymmetric Organic Synthesis

• Published in: Chemistry : a European journal 2010-04, Vol.16 (15), p.4426-4436
• Main Authors: Ni, Bukuo, Headley, Allan D.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: asymmetric synthesis; Asymmetry; Catalysis; Catalysts; Chemistry; Design for recycling; homogeneous catalysis; ionic liquids; Organic chemistry; organocatalysis; Synthesis; Synthesis (chemistry); Transformations; transition metals
• ISSN: 0947-6539; 1521-3765
• DOI: 10.1002/chem.200902747

The asymmetric synthesis of compounds that contain new CC and CO bonds remains one of the most important types of synthesis in organic chemistry. Over the years, many different types of catalysts have been designed and used effectively to carry out such transformations. Ionic‐liquid‐supported (ILS) catalysts represent a new and very effective class of catalysts that are used to facilitate the asymmetric synthesis of such compounds. There are many advantages to using ILS catalysts; they are nontoxic, environmentally benign, and, most important, recyclable. An overview of the design, synthesis, mode of action, and effectiveness of this class of catalysts is reported. Lending support! ILS catalysts represent a new and very effective class of catalysts that are used to facilitate the asymmetric synthesis of compounds that contain new CC and CO bonds (see scheme). There are many advantages to using ILS catalysts: they are nontoxic, environmentally benign, and, most important, recyclable. An overview of the design, synthesis, mode of action, and effectiveness of this class of catalysts is reported.