Noyori Asymmetric Hydrogenation · Chiral BINAP-Ru
unseel.com · prochiral C=O + H₂ → single enantiomer · Nobel 2001
Product ee
Ligand (R)-BINAP
Stage catalyst ready
Ruthenium (Ru)
BINAP blade / P
Prochiral C=O substrate
Hydride (H⁻)
Proton (H⁺) / N-H
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