Synthesis
DOI: 10.1055/a-2675-3733
Short Review

Enantioselective Reactions of Redox-Active Esters Catalyzed via Cooperative Photoredox/Chiral Phosphoric Acid Catalysis

Junsoo Moon
1   School of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Korea (the Republic of) (Ringgold ID: RIN35017)
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Sujin Lee
1   School of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Korea (the Republic of) (Ringgold ID: RIN35017)
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Eunjoo Shin
1   School of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Korea (the Republic of) (Ringgold ID: RIN35017)
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1   School of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Korea (the Republic of) (Ringgold ID: RIN35017)
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Supported by: National Research Foundation of Korea RS-2023-00259659,RS-2024-00351238
Preview

Redox-active esters have garnered significant interest owing to their bench stability and photochemical reactivity. When combined with photoredox and chiral phosphoric acid catalysis, these esters enable the formation of new carbon–carbon bonds while concurrently inducing chirality. Since the pioneering enantioselective Minisci-type addition reported by Phipps, substantial progress has been achieved in this promising field. This review summarizes the developments and mechanistic insights accumulated over the past decade, offering perspectives on future research directions.



Publication History

Received: 20 June 2025

Accepted after revision: 03 August 2025

Accepted Manuscript online:
03 August 2025

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