Enantioselective Ni-Catalyzed Three-Component Dicarbofunctionalization of Alkenes

Asymmetric multicomponent reactions are considered as efficient protocols for constructing complex chiral molecules because of their step- and atom-economy. Nickel-catalyzed asymmetric three-component dicarbofunctionalization of alkenes has been well developed in recent years, which is used in the area of total synthesis of natural products and late-stage modification of drugs because of the rapid incorporation of chiral sp(3)-enriched carbon centers. In this concept, the significant breakthroughs of this field are summarized, together with the related mechanisms. Moreover, the remaining challenges and potential opportunities of multicomponent dicarbofunctionalization are also highlighted.

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Asymmetric multicomponent reactions are efficient methods for constructing complex chiral molecules due to their step- and atom-economy. Nickel-catalyzed asymmetric three-component dicarbofunctionalization of alkenes has been well developed, and finds applications in total synthesis of natural products and late-stage modification of drugs. This concept summarizes the significant breakthroughs in this field, together with the related mechanisms, and highlights the remaining challenges and potential opportunities of multicomponent dicarbofunctionalization.