N,N‐Diacylaminals as Emerging Tools in Synthesis: From Peptidomimetics to Asymmetric Catalysis

N,N -diacylaminals are flexible molecular scaffolds which have commonly been utilized as amide surrogates in peptidomimetics. The singularities of this motif as N -acyl imine equivalent and as H-bond donor have recently opened new synthetic opportunities, specially in the field of asymmetric catalysis. This concept article highlights this diverse synthetic potential and provides the elements necessary for further developments.