The importance of enantiomers in catalysis primarily stems from their role in asymmetric synthesis. In many biochemical processes, only one enantiomer of a chiral molecule is biologically active. The production of a specific enantiomer can be crucial for the effectiveness and safety of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other fine chemicals. Catalysts that can preferentially produce one enantiomer over the other are highly sought after in industrial applications.
