Base-Metal Catalysis

In our previous discussion, we talked about the cobalt species. Now, let's consider the iron species. This species differs from the cobalt species. In our previous study, we successfully achieved the IOC catalyzed Asymmetric hydration, but the Hydrosport was unsuccessful. For example, reports of Asymmetric reduction reactions using iron catalysts have shown that even with pressure metals, the selectivity is not very high.

We are grateful to Professor Nikonov for highlighting our work and giving us credit. He referred to this catalyst as "lo Carol."