Asymmetric catalysis

This lecture covers various topics related to asymmetric catalysis, including the use of carbene and phosphite catalysts, SOMO activation, and oxidative biaryl coupling. It also discusses the concept of umpolung, showcasing examples such as the enantioselective alkylamination of unactivated alkenes and the control of regio- and enantio-selectivity for allylic cyanation. Furthermore, it delves into the mechanisms and models for selectivity in different catalytic reactions, such as the conjugate addition of radicals and the activation via donor-acceptor complexes. The lecture concludes by exploring the future prospects of asymmetric catalysis and the ongoing research at the Laboratory of Catalysis and Organic Synthesis (LCSO).