Abstract: The present invention relates to chiral compounds with two optically active phosphorus atoms, chiral transition metal catalysts which comprise these compounds as ligands, a process for preparing the P-chiral compounds and processes for asymmetric synthesis using the chiral transition metal catalysts. The present invention specifically relates to a process for preparing an optically active carbonyl compound by asymmetric hydrogenation of a prochiral ?,?-unsaturated carbonyl compound with hydrogen in the presence of an optically active transition metal catalyst according to the invention. Yet more specifically, the present invention relates to a process for the asymmetric hydrogenation of citral, and also a process for preparing optically active menthol.

Abstract: The present invention relates to chiral compounds with two optically active phosphorus atoms, chiral transition metal catalysts which comprise these compounds as ligands, a process for preparing the P-chiral compounds and processes for asymmetric synthesis using the chiral transition metal catalysts. The present invention specifically relates to a process for preparing an optically active carbonyl compound by asymmetric hydrogenation of a prochiral ?,?-unsaturated carbonyl compound with hydrogen in the presence of an optically active transition metal catalyst according to the invention. Yet more specifically, the present invention relates to a process for the asymmetric hydrogenation of citral, and also a process for preparing optically active menthol.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device and a method for the continuous reaction of a liquid and a second fluid, wherein the device comprises at least two jet loop reactors interconnected in parallel and common outer liquid recirculation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device and a method for the continuous reaction of a liquid and a second fluid, wherein the device comprises at least two jet loop reactors interconnected in parallel and common outer liquid recirculation.

Abstract: The present invention is based on new ligand systems of the general formula (I). These ligand systems can be used advantageously in transition metal-catalyzed asymmetric syntheses. Likewise encompassed are the transition metal complexes thus prepared, a process for preparing the ligands and the use of the complexes in asymmetric synthesis.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for preparing compounds of the general formula (I). Compounds of the general formula (I) are advantageous precursors for preparing phospholane catalysts, especially bisphospholane catalysts. The invention therefore likewise provides for the use of the substances in question for preparing these catalysts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to ligands of the general formula (I). In addition, a process for the production thereof and the use thereof are demonstrated.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for preparing compounds of the general formula (I). Compounds of the general formula (I) are advantageous precursors for preparing phospholane catalysts, especially bisphospholane catalysts. The invention therefore likewise provides for the use of the substances in question for preparing these catalysts.

Abstract: The present invention is based on new ligand systems of the general formula (I). These ligand systems can be used advantageously in transition metal-catalysed asymmetric syntheses. Likewise encompassed are the transition metal complexes thus prepared, a process for preparing the ligands and the use of the complexes in asymmetric synthesis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to ligands of the general formula (I). In addition, a process for the production thereof and the use thereof are demonstrated.

Abstract: In the present application protection is sought for compounds of the general formula (I) as ligands for reactions catalysed by transition metals. The preparation thereof and use thereof, in particular for the preparation of ?-amino acids, is also discussed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to ligands of the general formula (I). In addition, a process for the production thereof and the use thereof are demonstrated.

Abstract: The present invention is directed at a process for preparing enantiomerically enriched compounds of the general formula (I). Compounds of the type shown are employed in catalyst systems.

Abstract: The present invention relates to ligands of the general formula (I). In addition, a process for the production thereof and the use thereof are demonstrated.

Abstract: The present invention relates to ligands of the general formula (I). In addition, a process for the production thereof and the use thereof are demonstrated.

Abstract: Phospolanes and diphospholanes of the general formula I where: is H, C1-C6-aryl, alkylaryl, SiR32, R2 is alkyl or aryl, A is H, C1-C6-alkyl, aryl, Cl or B is a linker with 1-5 C atoms between the two P atoms, and their use as catalyst in asymmetric synthesis.

Abstract: Enantiomerically enriched N-acylated &bgr;-amino acids are synthesized by catalytic enantioselective hydrogenation of E-isomers and Z-isomers of 3-amino acrylic acid derivatives in the presence of a catalysts of formula (I)

Abstract: Enantiomerically enriched N-acylated &bgr;-amino acids are synthesized by catalytic enantioselective hydrogenation of E-isomers and Z-isomers of 3-amino acrylic acid derivatives in the presence of a catalysts of formula (I) 1

Abstract: Enantiomerically pure &bgr;-hydroxy esters are prepared by a process in which &bgr;-keto esters are reacted with hydrogen in the presence of catalysts of the formula LRuX2 where X is halogen, acetate, allyl, methallyl, 2-phenylallyl, perchlorate, trifluoroacetate, tetrafluoroborate, hexafluoroantimonate, hexafluorophosphate, hexafluoroarsenate or trichloroacetate, L is a bidentate phospholane of the formula I  where B=a bridging link with 1-5 carbon atoms between the two phosphorus atoms, R1=H, C1-C6-alkyl, aryl, alkylaryl or SiR23, R2=alkyl or aryl, m=0 or 1, R3=H or OR4, and R4=R1, with the proviso that if m=1 then R3=H and if m=0 then R3 ≠ H.

Abstract: Phospholanes and diphospholanes of the formula I ##STR1## where: R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are, independently of one another, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, aryl, alkylaryl,R.sup.1 is also hydrogen,A is either R.sup.1 or ##STR2## B is a linker having 1-5 carbon atoms between the two phosphorus atoms, and their use as catalyst in asymmetric synthesis.