Catalytic Asymmetric Reactions in Organic Chemistry

This lecture covers the topic of catalytic asymmetric reactions in organic chemistry, focusing on the activation of C-C double bonds. The instructor discusses the challenges of asymmetric induction and presents solutions using dinuclear gold catalysts. Various examples of reactions, such as cyclizations and cycloadditions, are explored, highlighting the importance of chiral catalysts in achieving high enantioselectivity. The lecture also delves into the use of different ligands and the mechanisms behind enantioselective synthesis of various compounds.