Base-Metal-Catalyzed Olefin Isomerization Reactions

The catalytic olefin isomerization reaction is a highly efficient and atom-economic transformation in organic synthesis that has attracted tremendous attention both in academia and industry. Recently, the development of Earth-abundant metal catalysts has received growing interest owing to their wide availability, sustainability, and ­environmentally benign nature, as well as the unique properties of non-precious metals. This review provides an overview of a broad range of base-metal-catalyzed olefin isomerization reactions categorized ­according to their different reaction mechanisms. 1 Introduction 2 Base-Metal-Catalyzed Olefin Isomerization Reactions 3 Base-Metal-Catalyzed Cycloisomerization Reactions 4 Conclusion