Asymmetric Dihydroxylation of olefins is of high synthetic value because it introduces two vicinal hydroxy groups,...
Buchler Glossary
Chiral Ligand
A chiral ligand is a specially adapted ligand used for asymmetric synthesis. This ligand is an enantiopure organic compound which combines with a metal center by chelation to form an asymmetric catalyst.
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(Asymmetric) Oxohydroxylation
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(Chiral) Organocatalyst
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1,2-addition
1,2-addition is a type of organic chemical reaction that involves the addition of functional groups to the 1st and 2nd...
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Aldol Reaction
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