Chiral Catalyst Design and Asymmetric Synthesis
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Organic Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2026 | Viewed by 123
Special Issue Editor
Interests: organic synthesis; total synthesis; asymmetric catalysis; green chemistry; diazonium salts and their reactivity
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The rational design of chiral catalysts represents a cornerstone of contemporary organic synthesis, driving innovation in the efficient and stereoselective construction of complex molecular architectures. Asymmetric catalysis is essential for the preparation of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, fine chemicals and functional materials, where precise stereochemical control directly impacts biological activity and performance.
In recent years, significant advances have been achieved in the development of metal-based catalysts, organocatalysts and hybrid catalytic systems, supported by deeper mechanistic understanding and structure–activity correlations. The integration of sustainable and green chemistry principles into catalyst design has further enhanced the environmental and economic viability of enantioselective processes.
This Special Issue aims to gather high-quality contributions focused on innovative chiral catalyst design, new asymmetric methodologies and applications in complex molecule synthesis. Topics of interest include novel ligand architectures, enantioselective transformations, total synthesis, catalytic processes involving reactive intermediates and environmentally benign strategies. Mechanistic studies and scalable catalytic approaches are particularly encouraged.
By providing a platform for cutting-edge research, this Special Issue seeks to outline current challenges and emerging directions in chiral catalyst development and asymmetric synthesis.
Dr. Stefano Dughera
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- chiral catalyst design
- asymmetric catalysis
- enantioselective synthesis
- organocatalysis
- green chemistry
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