Asymmetric synthesis for process research.

During the past few years, asymmetric synthetic methods have become an indispensable tool in the process research arena for the production of enantiopure materials. The development of a truly efficient, reliable and economically viable asymmetric synthesis is still limited, and searches for such valuable technologies are rapidly growing. This review features an overview of several interesting articles which appeared in the literature from January 1998, through to August 1999, that can greatly impact the area of asymmetric synthesis in process research and development.