HOMOGENEOUS ASYMMETRIC HYDROGENATION CATALYST

摘要

Disclosed is a homogeneous hydrogenation catalyst, in particular a homogeneous asymmetric hydrogenation catalyst containing an asymmetric copper complex having a chiral ligand. This catalyst is useful for hydrogenation reactions, particularly for asymmetric hydrogenation reactions. In addition, this catalyst is available comparatively easily and economical, while having good workability. Also disclosed is a method for producing a hydride of an unsaturated compound, particularly a method for producing an optically active compound having high optical purity with high yield by using the above-described catalyst.