Enantioselective Multicatalysed Tandem Reactions

A comprehensive overview of enantioselective multicatalysed tandem reactions involving organocatalysts, transition metals as well as enzymes in all possible combinations.

Chiral molecules are needed for the production of many pharmaceuticals and materials, and catalytic asymmetric synthesis provides a method for the preparation of such chiral products. Tandem reactions enable a more efficient, economical and selective one pot approach for complex molecule synthesis which could not be achieved through single specific catalytic systems. This book provides an overview of recent developments in the area. The first part of the book covers asymmetric tandem reactions catalysed by multiple catalysts from the same discipline (organocatalysts, two metal and multienzyme-catalysed reactions). The second part looks at tandem reactions catalysed by multiple catalysts from different disciplines including reactions catalysed by a combination of metals and organocatalysts, reactions catalysed by a combination of metals and enzymes, and finally reactions catalysed by a combination of organocatalysts and enzymes. The book is ideal for researchers and professionals in academic and industrial laboratories interested in catalysis, biocatalysis and organic synthesis of chiral compounds.