title: Asymmetric counteranion-directed catalysis: concept, definition, and applications.
abstract: Recently, the use of enantiomerically pure counteranions for the induction of asymmetry in reactions proceeding through cationic intermediates has emerged as an exciting new concept, which has been termed asymmetric counteranion-directed catalysis (ACDC). Despite its success, the concept has not been fully defined and systematically discussed to date. This Review closes this gap by providing a clear definition of ACDC and by examining both clear cases as well as more ambiguous examples to illustrate the differences and overlaps with other catalysis concepts.
authors.affiliation: Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung, Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany.
authors.forename: Manuel
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mahlau
authors.forename: Benjamin
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: List