Stereoselective synthesis of (Z)-alpha-halo-alpha,beta-unsaturated esters, and amides from aldehydes and trihaloesters or amides promoted by manganese

Recent synthetic applications of manganese in organic synthesis

While the organometallic compounds derived from many metals have found a broad application in organic synthesis, the use of organomanganese compounds has only recently been developed due to the passivity exhibited by commercial Mn in the direct metalation of organic compounds. In this Concept article, we highlight the potential of manganese and its organometallic compounds in organic synthesis by illustration of the studies previously reported by others and our laboratory in this field. Based on the transformations reported herein, organomanganese compounds could become important tools in the future of the organic synthesis, due to their high selectivity.