Axially Chiral Compounds
Asymmetric Synthesis and Applications

Explore this comprehensive and current volume summarizing the characteristics, synthesis, and applications of axial chirality

Appearing widely in natural products, biologically active molecules, asymmetric chemistry, and material science, axially chiral motifs constitute the core backbones of the majority of chiral ligands and organocatalysts in asymmetric catalysis. In a new work of particular relevance to synthetic chemists, Axially Chiral Compounds: Asymmetric Synthesis and Applications delivers a clearly structured and authoritative volume covering the classification, characteristics, synthesis, and applications of axial chirality.

A must read for every synthetic chemist practicing today, the book follows the development history, research status, and applications of axial chirality. An introductory chapter familiarizes the reader with foundational material before the distinguished authors describe the different classes and the synthesis of axial chiral compounds used in asymmetric synthesis.

The book concludes with a focus on the applications of chiral ligands, chiral catalysts, and materials. Readers will also benefit from the inclusion of:

• A thorough introduction to asymmetric synthesis, including biaryls atropisomers, heterobiaryls atropisomers, and non-biaryls atropisomers
• Explorations of chiral allene, spiro skeletons, and natural products
• Practical discussions of asymmetric transformation, chiral ligands, and chiral catalysts
• An examination of miscellaneous applications of axially chiral compounds

Perfect for organic chemists, chemists working with or on organometallics, catalytic chemists, and materials scientists, Axially Chiral Compounds: Asymmetric Synthesis and Applications will also earn a place in the libraries of natural products chemists who seek a one-stop reference for compounds exhibiting axial chirality.

Introduction and Characteristics

Part I. Asymmetric Synthesis

Metal-catalyzed Asymmetric Synthesis of Biaryl Atropisomers

Organocatalytic Asymmetric Synthesis of Biaryl Atropisomers

Enantioselective Synthesis of Heterobiaryl Atropisomers

Asymmetric Synthesis of Non-Biaryls Atropisomers

Asymmetric Synthesis of Chiral Allenes

Asymmetric Synthesis of Axially Chiral Natural Products

Part II. Applications

Asymmetric Transformations

Application for Axially Chiral Ligands

Application for Axially Chiral Organocatalysts

Application in Drugs and Materials

Bin Tan, PhD, is Full Professor and the Vice-Chair of the Chemistry Department at Southern University of Science and Technology in Shenzhen, China. He obtained his doctorate from Nanyang Technological University in 2010. His research focuses on asymmetric construction of axially chiral compounds, core structure directed organocatalytic asymmetric synthesis and asymmetric multiple component reactions.