Organocatalyzed Dynamic Kinetic Resolution

In the last decade, the first examples of organocatalyzed dynamic kinetic resolution (DKR) processes have been described, considerably expanding the synthetic scope of this powerful process which allows the resolution of racemic compounds with up to 100% yield. Today, a significant number of chiral organocatalysts are available that afford excellent levels of stereocontrol in various reactions evolving through DKR that could only previously be achieved using biocatalysts. The goal of the present review is to cover the works dealing with organocatalytic reactions evolving through DKR. This review is subdivided into four sections, according to the different types of organocatalysts employed in these reactions, such as Cinchona alkaloid catalysts, catalysts derived from amino acids, hydroxy acid catalysts, and miscellaneous organocatalysts.