Asian Journal of Organic Chemistry, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown
Published: April 19, 2025
Abstract Calcium catalysis has garnered significant attention from synthetic organic chemists as a sustainable alternative to Lewis acidic transition metals, rare‐earth and strong Brønsted acids. This alkaline earth metal, abundant in nature, environmentally benign, moisture‐tolerant, biodegradable, low toxicity, offers distinct advantages. catalysts exhibit exceptional proficiency activating diverse functional groups, particularly π‐activated species such ketones, alcohols, enamines, aldehydes, alkenes, alkynes, allenes, thereby enabling nucleophilic additions tandem chemical transformations. These characteristics resonate with the core tenets of green chemistry, enhancing atom step economy while minimizing waste generation. review presents thorough in‐depth analysis calcium‐catalyzed multi‐component reactions (MCRs), underscoring their transformative role advancing synthesis. Furthermore, it explores untapped potential calcium broadening horizons MCRs, fostering innovative eco‐friendly methodologies for applications pharmaceuticals materials science. Key challenges future prospects within this evolving domain are also critically examined.
Language: Английский