The discovery of simple and efficient catalyst systems for the asymmetric
oxofunctionalization of hydrocarbons is a challenging task of catalytic chemistry. In this …

Organocatalytic Asymmetric Epoxidation and Aziridination of Olefins and Their Synthetic
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Hydrogen peroxide is probably the best terminal oxidant after dioxygen with respect to
environmental and economic considerations. 1-4 Indeed, in certain circumstances, it is …

Barry Sharpless was awarded the 2001 Nobel Prize as a compliment to his great
contributions in the field of asymmetric epoxidation, which has been recognized as one of …

Reaction progress kinetic analysis to obtain a comprehensive picture of complex catalytic
reaction behavior is described. This methodology employs in situ measurements and simple …

Limited natural resources and an increasing demand for enantiomerically pure compounds
render catalysis and especially heterogeneous asymmetric catalysis a key technology. The …

Exquisitely selective reactions are ubiquitous in the natural world. In such processes,
enzymes exhibit extraordinary degrees of stereoselectivity and can also display remarkable …

Many enzymes are remarkable asymmetric catalysts, performing reactions effectively and
selectively. Aspiring to imitate enzymatic efficiencies, chemists have delved into Nature's …

The development of new asymmetric methodologies that afford different structures in an
enantioselective fashion is one of the most exciting goals for chemists nowadays. In this …

For economic, environmental, and social reasons, the trend toward the application of
optically pure compounds is undoubtedly increasing. Among the various methods to …