Methodologies in Asymmetric Catalysis

Methodologies in Asymmetric Catalysis brings together leading scientists who have made major contributions to the field of asymmetric catalysis. This book assembles several new methodologies that are interdisciplinary by nature, incorporating organic synthesis, coordination chemistry, auto-catalysis, homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis, kinetics and mechanism, etc. Thirteen chapters are included.

Methodologies in Asymmetric Catalysis covers areas of rapid progress and industrial importance. Each chapter in the book provides a new methodology for chiral transformation via asymmetric catalysis.

This field has been an important topic of research for scientists in both industry and academia over the past 30 years. It presents a highly fertile field for the development of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. Three scientists were awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2001 for their work in asymmetric catalysis.