ABSTRACT

Based on the papers and posters presented at the 15th Conference on Catalysis of Organic Reactions, this work covers developments in the study of catalysis as it relates to organic synthesis, emphasizing applications in industrial processes. Over 1000 bibliographic citations and over 250 tables, drawings, and photographs are provided. Theoretical and practical aspects of the field are highlighted.

chapter 5|15 pages

Surfaces of Raney® Catalysts

chapter 13|10 pages

Asymmetric Synthesis by Ru-BINAP