| Abstract: | Chiral compounds account for 25% of all agrochemical compounds used commercially and for 26% of the total value of the world agrochemical market. However, those sold in single isomer form contribute only 7% to the market value despite many potential advantages in terms of regulatory, intellectual property and marketing benefits. Limited access to chiral raw materials and economic synthesis routes are key reasons why single isomers are less common than they might be. The development of more chiral routes will encourage the development of single isomer compounds to capitalise on their advantages. |
