Catalytic Asymmetric Reactions in Organic Chemistry

This lecture covers the development of catalytic asymmetric reactions in organic chemistry, focusing on the best system developed for dihydroxylation. It discusses the use of dimeric ligands, cheap oxidants, and ligands with the DHQ(D) motive. The lecture also explores the outer sphere mechanism for C-H/X-H functionalization, the role of carbenes in organic chemistry, and the use of hypervalent iodine for various reactions. Additionally, it delves into the asymmetric electrophilic allylation, the mechanism behind it, and the factors influencing regioselectivity and enantiodiscrimination. The lecture concludes with the application of chiral Au catalysts and other metals in various reactions.