Enantioselective Reactions

Enantioselective reactions are chemical processes that produce one specific form, or "enantioisomer," of a compound over another. In many cases, molecules come in two mirror-image forms, like left and right hands. These forms can have different properties and effects, especially in biological systems. Enantioselective reactions are important in pharmaceuticals because the effectiveness and safety of a drug can depend on its specific enantiomer. Scientists use various techniques to favor the formation of one enantiomer, leading to more effective and safer products in medicine and other industries.