A process for the production of an optically active carboxylic acid (I), which comprises subjecting an olefinic carboxylic acid (II) to asymmetric hydrogenation using a complex as a catalyst consisting of an optically active phosphine (III) and a ruthenium compound. complex of
with ruthenium compound
According to the process of the present invention, optically active carboxylic acids can be produced with high yield.
The compounds of formula (III) are also claimed.
                            一种生产光学活性
羧酸(I)的工艺,包括使用由光学活性膦(III)和
钌化合物组成的络合物作为催化剂,使烯烃
羧酸(II)进行不对称氢化。
与
钌化合物的络合物
根据本发明的工艺,可以高产率生产光学活性
羧酸。
本发明还要求得到式(III)化合物。