“…Several alkene hydrocarboxylations have been reported, including some that provide chiral molecules, however, all but one yield racemic mixtures. 12,13,14,16,49,103 A particular challenge is the need for additives that promote catalyst regeneration and product release. 12,13,14,49 These additives may interfere with the ability to make reactions enantioselective: for example, known iron-based hydrocarboxylation catalysts depend on Grignard reagents, 13 109,111,112 The regioselectivity may differ from the example shown here.…”