Chemical Name: | Phosphine,(6,6'-dimethoxy[1,1'-biphenyl]-2,2'-diyl)bis[bis(4-methylphenyl)-, (R)- |
CAS Number: | 133545-24-1 |
Product Number: | AG003C6I(AGN-PC-0PK1BF) |
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In chemical synthesis, (R)-(+)-2,2'-Bis(di-p-tolylphosphino)-6,6'-dimethoxy-1,1'-biphenyl serves as a versatile chiral ligand that plays a critical role in asymmetric catalysis. Due to its unique structural properties and chirality, this compound is particularly valued for its ability to differentiate between enantiomers and facilitate the formation of enantiomerically pure products. When used in transition metal-catalyzed reactions, this ligand can control the stereochemistry of the resulting compounds, allowing for the selective synthesis of chiral molecules with high enantiomeric excess. Its application in chemical synthesis extends to a wide range of reactions, including asymmetric hydrogenation, asymmetric allylic substitution, and asymmetric cycloaddition, making it an indispensable tool for organic chemists seeking to access chiral compounds efficiently and selectively.