Catalytic asymmetric bromolactonization reactions using (DHQD)2PHAL-benzoic acid combinations

Catalytic (DHQD)2PHAL as modified by added benzoic acid, is an off-the-shelf catalyst-additive combination for effecting catalytic asymmetric bromolactonization reactions. This combination delivers bromolactones with asymmetric induction at a comparable level to bespoke catalysts previously optimized for particular substrate classes.