Advances in the Asymmetric Synthesis of BINOL Derivatives

BINOL derivatives have shown relevant biological activities and are important chiral ligands and catalysts. Due to these properties, their asymmetric synthesis has attracted the interest of the scientific community. In this work, we present an overview of the most efficient methods to obtain chiral BINOLs, highlighting the use of metal complexes and organocatalysts as well as kinetic resolution. Further derivatizations of BINOLs are also discussed.

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BINOL derivatives are significant in terms of their biological activities and functionality as chiral ligands and catalysts, hence attracting considerable interest in their asymmetric synthesis. This paper provides an overview of the most efficient methods for obtaining chiral BINOLs, with emphasis on the utilization of metal complexes and organocatalysts, as well as kinetic resolution. Further derivatizations of BINOLs are also addressed.