Lately, the use of Morita–Baylis–Hillman (MBG) carbonates and acetates in organocatalysis has grown exponentially opening new gates for the synthesis of C–C or C-heteroatom bonds in an enantioselective fashion and under mild conditions. This work provides access to many highly functionalized structures. In his recent Hot Perspective article, Ramon Rios covers these exciting reactions, paying special attention on the nature of the MBH adduct……
Organocatalytic enantioselective methodologies using Morita–Baylis–Hillman carbonates and acetates
A Perspective by Ramon Rios
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2012, DOI: 10.1039/C1CY00387A
