Synthesis of optically active compounds: A large scale perspective

The first practical method for asymmetric epoxidation

Tsutomu Katsuki, K. Barry Sharpless · Journal of the American Chemical Society · 1980 · 2.6K citations

Natural Sciences, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry +5

Catalytic asymmetric epoxidation and kinetic resolution: modified procedures including in situ derivatization

Yun Gao, Janice M. Klunder, Robert M. Hanson et al. · Journal of the American Chemical Society · 1987 · 1.9K citations

Natural Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry +15

Enantioselective epoxidation of unfunctionalized olefins catalyzed by salen manganese complexes

Wei Zhang, Jennifer L. Loebach, Scott R. Wilson et al. · Journal of the American Chemical Society · 1990 · 1.6K citations

Natural Sciences, Chemistry, Catalysis +13

Kinetic resolution of racemic allylic alcohols by enantioselective epoxidation. A route to substances of absolute enantiomeric purity?

Victor S. Martı́n, Scott S. Woodard, Tsutomu Katsuki et al. · Journal of the American Chemical Society · 1981 · 774 citations

Natural Sciences, Chemistry, Biocatalysis +8

Asymmetric hydrogenation

William S. Knowles · Accounts of Chemical Research · 1983 · 737 citations

Natural Sciences, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry +5