Fig. 1: Introduction to asymmetric electricity-driven catalysis and our design strategy by phase-transfer ion-pairing catalysis. | Nature Communications

Fig. 1: Introduction to asymmetric electricity-driven catalysis and our design strategy by phase-transfer ion-pairing catalysis.

From: Electricity-driven asymmetric bromocyclization enabled by chiral phosphate anion phase-transfer catalysis

Fig. 1

a Introduction to different strategies in asymmetric electrochemical catalysis. Covalent bond and dative bond with the chiral catalyst have been established, but weak bond interaction has been less successful. Ion-pairing catalysis remains elusive due to interference by the ionic electrolyte. Cat* chiral catalyst, S/M substrate or mediator. b The design principle of an electricity-driven asymmetric system using phase-transfer ion-pairing strategy. PTC phase-transfer catalyst, A* chiral phosphate anion.

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