DNA‐Based Asymmetric Catalysis

A twist in catalysis! The chirality of DNA is transferred directly to a Diels–Alder reaction by using a DNA-tethered catalyst. A catalytically active copper complex with achiral ligands self-assembles with DNA to give products with up to 90 % ee, as is the case for the exo isomer of product 1. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2005/z500298_s.pdf or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.