Metal catalysts are known for their ability to accelerate reactions. Some specialized catalysts have the ability to perform stereospecific reactions.  Given the importance of chiral catalysis, contributions in this area were recognized with a Nobel prize in 2001. To this end, we herein outline the development of stable chiral tetradentate copper and cobalt complexes which were structurally characterized by NMR and X-ray crystallography. We then outline efforts to use each of these complexes in a variety of Lewis acid catalyzed transformations including epoxide formation, epoxide opening and aldol reactions. The stability of the cobalt and copper complexes in comparison to similar complexes of nickel and zinc, as well as their reactivity, will be detailed.<br/>

Progress towards tetradentate chiral metal complexes as Lewis acid catalysts

253rd National Meeting (2017)

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