Catalyst-controlled stereoselective carbon–heteroatom bond formations by N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) organocatalysis

This review highlights recent advances in stereoselective carbon–heteroatom bond forming reactions, including C–N, C–O, C–S, C–F, C–P, etc ., that were enabled by NHC organocatalysis with a focus on new activation modes and reactive intermediates.