Novel catalysts for asymmetric reductions of ketones and imines.

We are looking for a licensee for a new method for the formation of Ru(II) complexes using a method in which a [Ru(arene)Cl2]2 complex is converted directly to a tethered Ru(II) complex in one step.   Advantages
include the synthesis of new catalysts and a concise route with no  need for the use of a cyclohexadiene intermediate or a Birch reduction step.  Please contact us directly for more details.