A thermoregulated phase transfer chiral Pt nanocatalyst for enantioselective hydrogenation of α-ketoesters

Resulting from a new chiral ionic liquid, a thermoregulated phase transfer chiral Pt nanocatalyst was developed and evaluated in enantioselective hydrogenation of α-ketoesters with up to >99% conversion and ee. Additionally, the chiral Pt nanocatalyst can be easily separated and recycled.