USE OF MOLECULAR WEIGHT-ENLARGED CATALYSTS IN A PROCESS FOR ASYMMETRIC, CONTINUOUS HYDROGENATION, NOVEL MOLECULAR WEIGHT-ENLARGED LIGANDS AND CATALYSTS

摘要

The present invention relates to a use of molecular weight- enlarged, homogeneously soluble catalysts in a process for the asymmetric, continuous hydrogenation of C=C, C=N or C=O double bonds by means of molecular weight-enlarged, homogeneously soluble catalysts in a membrane reactor. Hydrogenation processes hitherto proposed in the prior art operate discontinuously. Continuous operation, in contrast, helps to save on process costs. Novel molecular weight-enlarged ligands and catalysts are also stated.