Asymmetric Catalysis with Chiral Metal Organic Frameworks

Abstract

Metal organic frameworks (MOFs) have been demonstrated in the last decade to be competent catalysts for asymmetric transformations. In a few years, asymmetric catalysts based on MOFs have rapidly evolved from simple Lewis acid catalysts to complex and robust systems that exhibit enhanced activity, unique selectivity, enzyme‐like behavior, and a high degree of recyclability. This chapter provides a view of the current state of the art in asymmetric catalysis by MOFs.