Homogeneous chiral catalysts
Chiral catalysts are one of the most powerful tools for the efficient design of optically active molecules, with a broad scope in industrial applications including pharmaceutical, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals industry. Along with mild reaction conditions, this technology enables high selectivity, achievable at very small catalyst loadings, unlocking cost effective and sustainable routes of synthesis. Johnson Matthey provides a diverse range of homogeneous chiral catalysts for asymmetric catalysis. The primary types of reactions that are performed through chiral catalysis include:
- Asymmetric hydrogenation
- Reductive amination
- Transfer hydrogenation
In addition to providing pre-formed chiral catalysts, Johnson Matthey also provides chiral phosphine ligands, allowing you to form the active catalyst in situ. Learn more about the following chiral technologies in our portfolio.
Chiral catalyst portfolio
Chiral ligands
Iridium Noyori catalysts
Rhodium chiral catalysts
Ruthenium BINAP catalysts
Ruthenium Noyori catalysts
