Magnetically retrievable catalysts for asymmetric synthesis

•Surface modification and immobilization of asymmetric catalysts on magnetic support.•Magnetic supports encourage reusability and the ease of recyclability.•Nano size of magnetic supports help better dispersion of catalysts which could be comparable to their homogenous counterparts.•Magnetic attraction for catalytic separation.

The surface modification of magnetic nanoparticles with chiral scaffolds for asymmetric catalytic applications is an elegant method for obtaining a special pseudo-homogenous phase that can be separated using an external magnet. In this review, we summarize the use of magnetic nanoparticles as heterogeneous catalyst supports during asymmetric synthesis. The ease of recovering expensive catalysts and their recyclability without loss of activity are important characteristics of sustainable processes. This review highlights recent developments and progress in the field of asymmetric synthesis using magnetic supports.

Graphical abstractSurface modification of magnetic nanoparticles with chiral scaffolds for asymmetric catalytic applications is an elegant way of providing a special pseudo homogenous phase, which could be separated using an external magnet. In this review, we summarize the use of magnetic nanoparticles as a heterogeneous catalyst support in asymmetric synthesis. The ease of recovery of expensive catalysts and their recyclability without loss in activity is an important characteristic of sustainable process. The article highlights the developments and progress in the field of asymmetric synthesis using magnetic supports.Figure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload high-quality image (101 K)Download as PowerPoint slide