Abstract: A molecular weight-enlarged, homogeneously soluble ligand, useful in catalysts, particularly for the synthesis of enantiomerically enriched organic compounds, includes: a weight average molecular weight of at least 1000 g/mol; a molecular weight-enlarging polymer; optionally, a polymer linker; and at least one homochiral active center; wherein the active center is bound to the molecular weight-enlarging polymer through the polymer linker or is bound directly to the molecular weight-enlarging polymer.

Abstract: The first embodiment of the present invention provides a process, which includes: in a continuous process in a membrane reactor, asymmetrically hydrogenating at least one C═C, C═N or C═O double bond with a catalyst. Another embodiment of the present invention provides a ligand, which includes at least one di-1,3-aminophosphine homochiral active center; optionally, a linker; and a molecular weight-enlarging polymer; wherein the active center is bound to the molecular weight-enlarging polymer through the linker or is bound directly to the molecular weight-enlarging polymer; and wherein the linker is defined in the claims. Another embodiment of the present invention provides a process for preparing the above-noted ligand, and a catalyst that includes the above-noted ligand.

Abstract: Molecular weight-enlarged, homogeneously soluble ligands are provided that are especially useful for hydrogenation catalysts, wherein the ligands contain homochiral active centers of bis(3,4-diarylphosphinyl)pyrrolidines, and their use in producing cataylsts for enantioselective reactions, as well as the catalysts thus produced.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a molecular weight-enlarged, homogeneously soluble ligand, which includes: an average molecular weight of at least 1000 g/mol; a molecular weight-enlarging polymer; optionally, a linker; and at least one homochiral active center; wherein the active center is bound to the molecular weight-enlarging polymer through the linker or is bound directly to the molecular weight-enlarging polymer, methods of preparing, catalysts containing same, and methods of using same.

Abstract: Process for the production of organic compounds in a membrane reactor. Inorganic membranes composed of an inorganic backing layer and an inorganic interlayer are used in the membrane reactor. The inorganic interlayer may be modified with organic groups.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the oxidation of alcohols using an oxidation agent and catalytic amounts of homogeneously soluble polymer-enlarged nitroxyl derivatives that are obtained by copolymerization of a mixture containing a compound (I)

Abstract: The present invention relates to a molecular weight-enlarged, homogeneously soluble ligand, which includes:

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the oxidation of alcohols using an oxidation agent and catalytic amounts of homogeneously soluble polymer-enlarged nitroxyl derivatives that are obtained by copolymerization of a mixture containing a compound (I) 1

Abstract: The first embodiment of the present invention provides a process, which includes:

Abstract: Molecular weight-enlarged, homogeneously soluble ligands are provided that are especially useful for hydrogenation catalysts, wherein the ligands contain homochiral active centers of bis(3,4-diarylphosphinyl)pyrrolidines, and their use in producing cataylsts for enantioselective reactions, as well as the catalysts thus produced.