The Diarylprolinol Silyl Ethers: After 20 Years Still Opening New Doors in Asymmetric Catalysis

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Authors: Enrico Marcantonio, René Slot Bitsch, Karl Anker Jørgensen
Cited by: 5
References: 161

Abstract

A new chapter starts now. Since its discovery in 2005, the diarylprolinol silyl ether catalytic concept has emerged as a general and reliable aminocatalytic tool for the synthesis of enantioenriched molecules. Recently its combination with emerging technologies, as well as its application in more complex molecular systems has opened new avenues for novel enantioenriched scaffolds. In this review, we will highlight these recent developments, unfolding five primary categories that define new horizons in the use of diarylprolinol silyl ethers: Photochemical-, electrochemical-, dual-catalytic transformations, higher-order cycloadditions and applications in total synthesis of complex natural products.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Radical Photochemical Reactions Asymmetric Synthesis and Catalysis Catalytic C–H Functionalization Methods

Publication details

Journal / source
Angewandte Chemie International Edition
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
65
Issue
11
Pages
e26146–e26146
Publication date
12 February 2026
Language
EN