233. D. Polet, A. Alexakis,
     “Asymmetric allylic alkylation catalysed by iridium”
     Chimici Oggi / Chemistry Today 2007, 25, 31-32.

The most advanced work in the iridium-catalysed allylic alkylation is reviewed herein. Particular emphasis is given to the use of stabilised nucleophiles with catalyst C2, which allows the reaction of a wide range of electrophiles and nucleophiles. High regio- and enantioselectivities are obtained together with improved kinetics. The role of the - OMe substituents is discussed as well as the synthetic applications of this catalyst system.

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