K. Shen, Xiaohua Liu, Lili Lin
Jan 10, 2012
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The enantioselective synthesis of 3-functionalized oxindole derivatives has experienced an explosive development. This minireview introduces the recent application of rare earth (RE) metal complex catalysts in the synthesis of targeted frameworks. The direct addition reactions of 3-substituted oxindoles or isatins are described, together with a discussion of the catalytic mechanism and related transformations to pharmaceuticals.