Stoichiometric Asymmetric Synthesis

This volume provides, at postgraduate student level, an accessible introduction to stoichiometric asymmetric synthesis. The authors focus on stereoselective C-C bond formation in acyclic systems, with an emphasis on the use of chiral auxiliaries and reagents. The book is extensively referenced and so provides a convenient point of entry to the research literature.

1 Introduction. 2 Additions to carbonyl compounds. 3 Formation and alkylation of enolates. 4 Substrate-directed aldol reactions. 5 Reagent-controlled aldol reactions. 6 Allylation and crotylation reactions. 7 Pericyclic processes. 8 Reactions of alkenes. 9 Free radical processes. Index.