NHC-catalyzed asymmetric synthesis of natural products and pharmaceutical drugs | Synapse
April 15, 2026Open Access
NHC-catalyzed asymmetric synthesis of natural products and pharmaceutical drugs
Key Points
To explore the applications of N-heterocyclic carbenes in synthesizing natural products and drugs.
Reviewed recent literature on NHC applications in synthesis.
Analyzed various methodologies and outcomes in natural products synthesis.
Examined the pharmaceutical relevance of NHC-catalyzed reactions.
NHCs were found effective in asymmetric synthesis processes.
Multiple natural products were successfully synthesized using NHCs.
NHC-catalyzed methods showcased significant efficiency in drug development.
Abstract
This review article entails the recent applications of N -heterocyclic carbenes (NHCs) towards the synthesis of natural products and pharmaceutical drugs.