Catalytic asymmetric allylic alkylation employing heteroatom nucleophiles: a powerful method for C–X bond formation

Metal catalyzed asymmetric allylic alkylation (AAA) reactions have been an extensively studied and fruitful area of research in organic chemistry. The use of heteroatom-centered nucleophiles in this reaction is a powerful method for asymmetric C–X (X = heteroatom) bond formation. This perspective summarizes developments and applications of metal catalyzed AAA reactions employing heteroatom nucleophiles.