In reviewing both chemical and biochemical catalysts, this text examines those catalysts able to perform asymmetric synthesis and transformations, exploring enzymes or organisms, as well as chemical methods.

Asymmetric Catalysts reviews catalysts that are available to perform asymmetric synthesis and transformations. Heavily referenced to allow the reader direct access to primary literature, this book includes biochemical catalysts, enzymes or organisms, as well as chemical methods. Unique in dealing with both chemical and biochemical catalysts, it covers all catalysts, and compares chemical catalysts to biological alternatives for similar transformations. It critically discusses the best catalyst systems for a desired transformation and provides insight into new catalyst developments. It also includes a comprehensive index to allow for easy searching for a particular catalyst system.