Origin of stereoselectivity in NHC-catalyzed desymmetrization of pseudo- para -substituted [2.2]paracyclophane dialdehydes toward planar chirality

Catalysis Science & Technology 2026

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Authors: Yanqi Fan, Boya Dai, Peng Zhou, Donghui Wei
DOI: 10.1039/d5cy01566a
Cited by: 4
References: 77

Abstract

Origin of stereoselectivity in NHC-catalyzed desymmetrization of pseudo- para -substituted [2.2]paracyclophane dialdehydes was investigated, revealing how the R p planar-chiral product can be preferentially formed.

Fields of Study & Subjects

N-Heterocyclic Carbenes in Organic and Inorganic Chemistry Synthesis and Properties of Aromatic Compounds Axial and Atropisomeric Chirality Synthesis

Publication details

Journal / source
Catalysis Science & Technology
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
16
Issue
5
Pages
1852–1861
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN