Chiral Building Blocks in Asymmetric Synthesis - Synthesis and Applications

Chiral building blocks are essential for asymmetric synthesis, which is used to create complex molecular constructions. This book discusses the preparation and applications of these reactants, which are used as chiral auxiliaries, metal complexes, organocatalysts, and enantiopure reactants. It is a valuable resource for organic chemists, catalytic chemists, chemists in industry, medicinal chemists, pharmaceutical chemists, and libraries.

Format: Hardback
Length: 688 pages
Publication date: 14 September 2022
Publisher: Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH

Chirality, the distinguishing asymmetry present in certain chemical compounds, holds immense significance in our world. It manifests in various domains, including biology, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fragrances. The stereoselective preparation of these intricate molecular structures poses a significant challenge. To address this, contemporary asymmetric synthesis employs a diverse range of valuable and efficient reagents, such as chiral auxiliaries, metal complexes, organocatalysts, and enantiopure reactants known as chiral building blocks.

In Chiral Building Blocks in Asymmetric Synthesis, the accomplishments in the fields of chiral block preparation and their applications are showcased. By comprehensively discussing the important classes of these reactants, the book serves as an indispensable resource for synthetic methods, as well as potential modifications and transformations of significant classes of chiral compounds. It also emphasizes the importance of their utilization as reactants and auxiliaries in the preparation of more sophisticated molecules or supramolecular systems.

Within the pages of Chiral Building Blocks in Asymmetric Synthesis, readers will discover:

• An organized presentation, structured according to the most significant compound classes, including amino acids, BINOL and its derivatives, terpenes, and others.
• A particular emphasis on the synthesis and application of chiral building blocks in the preparation of bioactive compounds and supramolecular assemblies.

Chiral Building Blocks in Asymmetric Synthesis is a valuable reference for organic chemists, catalytic scientists, and researchers engaged in the field of asymmetric synthesis. Its comprehensive coverage and insightful discussions make it an essential resource for advancing our understanding of chiral chemistry and its applications in various industries.

Weight: 1406g
Dimension: 250 x 177 x 37 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783527349463