Chiral Diazaligands for Asymmetric Synthesis

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From the reviews: "Unlike most previous monologs on diazaligands, this book does not restrict itself to a specific class of dinitrogen compounds; instead, it covers the synthesis and utility of a broad range of chiral dinitrogen ligands, including saturated diamines and their derivatives, bisoxazolines, and salens. Due to the size of this field, this concise volume is not comprehensive. Rather, a collection of well-chosen topical overviews of the important elements in the chemistry of chiral diazaligands has been assembled. The inclusion of traditional as well as modern uses of diazaligands illustrates the developmental trajectory and future potential of the field." J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2006, 128, 9574 Maria C. Kozlowski, University of Pennsylvania