A Desymmetrization Approach to the Enantiopuresyn/anti-1,5-DiolsviaHydrolytic Kinetic Resolution (HKR) of Functionalizedmeso-Bis-Epoxides: Further Elaboration tosyn/syn-1,3,5-Triols and Application to the Formal Synthesis of Cryptocarya Diacetate

Transition metal catalysis—a unique road map in the stereoselective synthesis of 1,3-polyols

The present review summarizes recent diverse reactions employed in the formation of 1,3-polyols providing an overview of the mechanistic pathway and the enantioselectivity obtained, in terms of the properties of transition metals directly involved in the catalytic transformations and their interaction with various ligands.

Dinuclear salen cobalt complex incorporating Y(OTf)3: enhanced enantioselectivity in the hydrolytic kinetic resolution of epoxides

Yttrium triflate present in dinuclear salen cobalt complex not only shows a promoting effect on electron transfer, but also assists in the asymmetric ring opening of epoxides with water efficiently.

Diastereo- and enantioselective synthesis of 1,3,5,7-tetraol structural units using a Prins cyclisation–reductive cleavage sequence

Stereocontrolled access to all the diastereomers of 1,3,5,7-tetraol structural units was developed using a Prins cyclisation–reductive cleavage sequence.

Asymmetric hydrolytic kinetic resolution with recyclable polymeric Co(iii)–salen complexes: a practical strategy in the preparation of (S)-metoprolol, (S)-toliprolol and (S)-alprenolol: computational rationale for enantioselectivity

Role of chiral/achiral linker in asymmetric HKR of terminal epoxides using recyclable polymeric Co(iii) salen complexes.