Pd‐Catalyzed Enantioselective Allylic Substitution: New Strategic Options for the Total Synthesis of Natural Products

Abstract

As versatile as Nature: Pd-catalyzed enantioselective allylic substitution is a powerful reaction in modern synthetic chemistry. The reactions of cyclic allylic substrates (see figure) have recently been proven to be of particular value as they lead to novel and highly efficient strategies in the total synthesis of various natural products.