Transition Metal-Catalyzed Reactions : Synthetic Applications

Virginie VIDAL

Abstract

Over the past few years, significant research has been directed toward the development of new methods for synthetic efficiency and atom economical processes. Among them, the potential of transition metal-­â€catalyzed reactions has been steadily demonstrated, as they provide a direct and selective way toward the synthesis of highly valuable products. We have been engaged in a project dedicated to the development of catalytic methods for the synthesis  of  bio-­â€relevant  targets.  More  specifically,  we  have  been  interested  in  asymmetric reductions such as hydrogenation and transfer hydrogenation reactions, which provide important catalytic approaches to fine chemicals. In this context, our contribution to this field is  the  development  of  novel  organometallic  complexes  for  C-­â€H  bond  forming  processes  to access biorelevant targets. Some recent applications in this field will be presented.