What are Some Applications of Enantioselective Catalysis?
Enantioselective catalysis finds applications in various fields:
Pharmaceuticals: Producing drugs with high enantiomeric purity is essential for safety and efficacy. For example, the drug thalidomide has one enantiomer that is therapeutic and another that is teratogenic. Agrochemicals: Herbicides and pesticides often need to be enantiomerically pure to avoid unwanted side effects on non-target organisms. Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Many flavor and fragrance compounds are chiral, and their sensory properties can differ significantly between enantiomers.
