Description

Berkessel-Katsuki Epoxidation Catalyst ≥98% is a high-performance, chiral manganese-salen complex specifically designed for the asymmetric epoxidation of unfunctionalized olefins. This catalyst enables the synthesis of enantiomerically enriched epoxides, which are critical chiral building blocks in advanced pharmaceutical and fine chemical manufacturing. It is an essential tool for R&D and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking efficient and selective oxidation processes.

Application

• Asymmetric Synthesis of Pharmaceutical Intermediates: For the production of chiral epoxide precursors in active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) development.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Enantioselective epoxidation in the synthesis of flavors, fragrances, and advanced materials.
• Agrochemical Research: Creation of chiral intermediates for novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A benchmark catalyst for methodology development in oxidation chemistry and catalysis studies.
• Process Chemistry Optimization: Scaling up enantioselective epoxidation reactions for commercial production.

Basic Information

Product Name	Berkessel-Katsuki Epoxidation Catalyst ≥98%
CAS No.	2055468-23-8
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Katsuki Epoxidation Catalyst; Berkessel Catalyst; Chiral Manganese-Salen Catalyst; Jacobsen-Type Catalyst; (R,R)-(–)-N,N'-Bis(3,5-di-tert-butylsalicylidene)-1,2-cyclohexanediaminomanganese(III) Chloride (related complex); Chiral Mn(III)-salen Complex; Asymmetric Epoxidation Catalyst; Chiral Oxidation Catalyst
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Each batch of Berkessel-Katsuki Epoxidation Catalyst is analyzed to confirm identity, purity, and chiral integrity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic and spectroscopic data are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) to prevent oxidation and degradation. Keep the container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% e.e.
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.