Ion-Pairing Catalysis in Stereoselective, Light-Induced Transformations

With the rapid development of photoredox catalysis, numerous concepts for asymmetric induction were successfully and broadly adapted from polar two-electron transformations to radical chemistry. While this applies to organocatalysis or transition metal chemistry, asymmetric ion-pairing catalysis remains a niche application within light-driven reactions today. This perspective gives an overview of recent examples, strategies, and their application in stereoselective transformations at the interface of ion-pairing and photo(redox) catalysis.

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With the rapid development of photoredox catalysis, concepts for asymmetric induction have successfully transitioned from polar two-electron transformations to radical chemistry. While this is applicable to organocatalysis or transition metal chemistry, asymmetric ion-pairing catalysis remains a niche application in light-driven reactions today.