Covers various catalytic asymmetric reactions in organic chemistry, including Lewis and Brønsted acids activation, Jacobsen Urea Catalyst, and Mannick Reaction.
Discusses electrophilic addition reactions and hydrogenation processes in alkenes, emphasizing mechanisms, conditions, and practical applications in organic synthesis.
Explores Lewis and Brønsted acids activation of carbonyls and imines, focusing on conjugate additions and cycloadditions, with examples of pioneering and recent/classical reactions.