Catalytic asymmetric [4+2] cycloadditions of unsaturated hydrocarbons by transition metal catalysis and photocatalysis

Chemical Society Reviews 2026 Open access

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Authors: Jun‐Xiong He, Quan Cai
DOI: 10.1039/d5cs01218j
Cited by: 3
References: 166

Abstract

This review highlights recent progress in asymmetric [4+2] cycloadditions of alkenes, alkynes, and allenes by transition-metal catalysis and photocatalysis beyond the conventional Diels–Alder reaction.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Radical Photochemical Reactions Catalytic C–H Functionalization Methods Catalytic Alkyne Reactions

Publication details

Journal / source
Chemical Society Reviews
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
55
Issue
9
Pages
5198–5226
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN