Optimizing Phase-Transfer Catalysis with 1,8-Diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU) in Industrial Processes Abstract: Phase-transfer catalysis (PTC) is a versatile and environmentally friendly technique widely employed in industrial organic synthesis. 1,8-Diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU) is a strong, non-nucleophilic base that has emerged as a prominent catalyst in PTC reactions. This article provides a comprehensive overview of DBU’s application in PTC, focusing...