Recent Advances of BINOL‐ and H ₈ ‐BINOL‐Derived Organocatalysts in Asymmetric Synthesis

ABSTRACT

BINOL and its reduced analogue, H ₈ ‐BINOL, are vital axially chiral scaffolds for asymmetric catalysis. This review selectively surveys the literature from 2023 to September 2026, highlighting their applications in Brønsted acid catalysis, metal‐supported synthesis, cooperative catalysis, cascade reactions, C─H functionalization, atroposelective synthesis, and photochemical processes. In particular, this review emphasized intrinsic structural modifications, catalytic activation, substrate recognition, stereocontrol, and the comparative performance of BINOL‐ and H ₈ ‐BINOL‐derived catalysts in sustainable and cooperative asymmetric synthesis.