Chiral 1,2,3-Triazoliums as New Cationic Organic Catalysts with Anion-Recognition Ability: Application to Asymmetric Alkylation of Oxindoles

Chiral 1,2,3-triazoliums have been designed, and the rational structural modification based on their unique anion-binding abilities has led to the establishment of the highly enantioselective alkylation of 3-substituted oxindoles.