Patents by Inventor Irena Esikova

Irena Esikova has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Catalytic enantioselective synthesis of .alpha.-amino acid derivatives by phase-transfer catalysis
    Patent number: 5554753
    Abstract: Described are improved processes for the enantioselective synthesis of .alpha.-amino acids which involve combinations of solvents, highly-mixed and low-temperature reaction conditions, and novel catalysts. Also described are novel catalysts and precursors to .alpha.-amino acid derivatives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 10, 1996
    Assignee: Indiana University Foundation
    Inventors: Martin J. O'Donnell, Shengde Wu, Irena Esikova, Aiqiao Mi