Chiral Pool Synthesis

Chiral Pool Synthesis is a method in organic chemistry that utilizes naturally occurring chiral compounds as building blocks to create more complex molecules. Chiral molecules have two mirror-image forms, like left and right hands, which can have different properties. By starting with these naturally derived chiral sources, chemists can strategically assemble new compounds while maintaining the desired chirality. This approach is valuable in drug development, as many medications need to be precisely tailored to interact effectively in the body, often making use of only one chirality to avoid potential side effects from the other form.