The second supplement to the three volume reference work Comprehensive Asymmetric Catalysis critically reviews new developments to the hottest topics in the field written by recognised experts. Seven chapters which are already in the major reference work have been supplemented and additionally a new chapter on Aminohydroxylation of Carbon-Carbon Double Bonds has been included. Thus, the state of the art in this area is now re-established. Together with the basic three volume book set and Supplement 1 it is not only the principal reference source for synthetic organic chemists, but also for all scientific researchers who use chiral compounds in their work (for example, in biochemical investigations and molecular medicine) as well as for pharmaceutical chemists and other industrial researchers who prepare chiral compounds.

The first supplement to the three volume reference work "Comprehensive Asymmetric Catalysis" critically reviews new developments to the hottest topics in the field written by recognised experts. Eleven chapters which are already in the major reference work have been supplemented and additionally five new chapters have been included. Thus the state-of-the art in this area is now re-established. Together with the basic three volume book set this supplement is not only the principal reference source for synthetic organic chemists, but also for all scientific researchers who use chiral compounds in their work (for example, in biochemical investigations and molecular medicine) as well as for pharmaceutical chemists and other industrial researchers who prepare chiral compounds.

The second supplement to the three volume reference work Comprehensive Asymmetric Catalysis critically reviews new developments to the hottest topics in the field written by recognised experts. Seven chapters which are already in the major reference work have been supplemented and additionally a new chapter on Aminohydroxylation of Carbon-Carbon Double Bonds has been included. Thus, the state of the art in this area is now re-established. Together with the basic three volume book set and Supplement 1 it is not only the principal reference source for synthetic organic chemists, but also for all scientific researchers who use chiral compounds in their work (for example, in biochemical investigations and molecular medicine) as well as for pharmaceutical chemists and other industrial researchers who prepare chiral compounds.

 The first supplement to the three volume reference work "Comprehensive Asymmetric Catalysis" critically reviews new developments to the hottest topics in the field written by recognised experts. Eleven chapters which are already in the major reference work have been supplemented and additionally five new chapters have been included. Thus the state-of-the art in this area is now re-established. Together with the basic three volume book set this supplement is not only the principal reference source for synthetic organic chemists, but also for all scientific researchers who use chiral compounds in their work (for example, in biochemical investigations and molecular medicine) as well as for pharmaceutical chemists and other industrial researchers who prepare chiral compounds.

This paperback is the conference documentation of the fifth Seminar on MODERN SYNTHETIC METHODS 1989. It is the aim of these triennial Interlaken-Seminars to provide a proper, concine and "ready for use" acceos to important and rapidly developing areas of synthetic organic chemistry. Usefu.l synthetic methods have to combine economic and ecological aspects. The search for such methods is a continuous scientific challenge. It implies a solid knowledge a d updated information on current prospects in biochemistry, organic as well as inorganic chemiotry. The main themes of the 1989-Seminar are "Biotransformations in Organic Synthesis," "Enantioselective Catalyois with Metal Complexes" and "Aluminosilicates in Organic Synthesis." These topics have been chosen, since they reflect the enormous progress in experience and understanding of catalysis in organic syntheGis. This book if' the compilation of the contributions provided by the lecturers of the Seminar. The reviews are written by leading experts and describe not only the basic concepts, their application in oynthesis but also contain representative experimental procedures. The purpose of this volume is twofold. It should aid participants and students in followi g the lectures. The main reason, however, is to serve ao an updated guide for chemists interested in catalyois applied to organic synthesis.

Now including Supplement 1. Comprehensive Asymmetric Catalysis critically reviews methods for the catalytic preparation of chiral organic compounds. This major reference set presents the state-of- the-art in this area. The internationally acclaimed editors and the contributors, who are recognized experts in the field, guarantee the authoritative and timely coverage. This set is not only the principal reference source for synthetic organic chemists, but also for all scientific researchers who require chiral compounds in their work (for example in biochemical investigations and molecular medicine) as well as for pharmaceutical chemists, agricultural chemists and other industrial researchers who prepare chiral compounds. The CD-ROM includes the full text search and a state-of-the-art graphic substructure search routine for compounds and reactions. Thus, enhancing the value of the book set. Since the publication of the 1st edition in 1999 research rapidly went on. These results are summarized in the first supplement which is now included.