Chiral P,N-bidentate ligands in coordination chemistry and organic catalysis involving rhodium and palladium

Literature data on the synthesis of rhodium and palladium complexes with optically active P,N-bidentate ligands and their applications in the homogeneous asymmetric catalysis are summarised and discussed. The effect of the nature of the P,N-bidentate compounds on structures of metal complexes and enantioselectivity in catalysis is examined. The allylic substitution, cross-coupling, hydroboration, and hydrosilylation catalysed by Rh or Pd complexes with optically active P,N-bidentate ligands are considered. Prospects for the development in this field of chemistry are demonstrated.