Compendium of Chiral Auxiliary Applications 3 vols

The Compendium is a detailed compilation of chiral auxiliaries which are used in the field of organic chemistry to direct 'asymmetric synthesis'. A molecule is called chiral because it can have two 'enantiomers' - like left and right-handed molecules. An enantiomer is either of two molecules of the same chemical composition that are mirror images of each other but not identical. A 'chiral auxiliary' is an aid / auxiliary used to specifically produce either the left or right enantiomer of the chosen molecule, as desired. In this comprehensive reference source, industrial chemists can make informed selections of an auxiliary for a specific application. It is fully cross-referenced to enable the comparative selection of auxiliaries. The work includes over 13,000 auxiliary reaction applications with complete reaction details of the synthetic routes, reagents, and primary literature references. This remarkable major reference work is the first such compilation and represents the only total source for the diverse applications of auxiliaries. It is thoroughly cross-referenced to enable comparative selection of auxiliaries to be made dependent on target application. It includes more than 13,000 auxiliary reaction applications with complete reaction details for each auxiliary. It includes over 2,700 references, for reactions involving all recyclable chiral auxiliaries, published through mid-2000. The material is compiled in a manner that facilitates its use as a reference source for practitioners of asymmetric organic synthesis in making an informed selection of an auxiliary for a specific application.