Deals with basic principles of asymmetric catalysis focusing on its synthetic significance. Covers homogeneous asymmetric hydrogenation, asymmetric catalysis via chiral metal complexes, heterogeneous catalysis and non-organometallic catalysis. The collection of a range of stereoselective reactions illustrate various strategies and methodologies as well as their general utility.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Homogeneous Asymmetric Hydrogenation.
Enantioselective Isomerization of Olefins.
Asymmetric Catalysis via Chiral Metal Complexes: Selected Examples.
Enantioselective Addition of Organometallic Reagents to Carbonyl Compounds: Chirality Transfer, Multiplication, and Amplification.
Three-Component Synthesis of Prostaglandins.
Asymmetric Catalysis with Purely Organic Compounds.
Heterogeneous Asymmetric Catalysis.
Index.
