Jacobsen's catalyst

Jacobsen's catalyst is a specialized compound used in chemistry to selectively produce a certain type of molecule called an "enantioselective hydroamination," which is important in creating medicines and fine chemicals. It features a metal center, usually titanium, bound to chiral (handedness) ligands that guide reactions to favor the formation of one enantiomer over another. This selectivity is crucial because different enantiomers of a molecule can have vastly different biological effects. By controlling the production of the desired enantiomer, Jacobsen's catalyst enhances efficiency and precision in chemical synthesis, making processes more sustainable and yielding purer products.