Chiral Catalysis

Chiral catalysis is a process that uses specialized substances called chiral catalysts to steer chemical reactions toward producing a specific version of a molecule, known as a "chirality." Molecules can have mirror-image forms, like left and right hands, which can have different properties. Chiral catalysts help favor the formation of one "handed" version over the other, which is crucial in making medicines and chemicals more effective and safer. This method increases reaction efficiency and precision, resulting in better control over the final product's structure and function.