Abstract
An efficient chemoenzymatic route for the synthesis of enantiopure (R)-salsolinol through the use of Candida antarctica lipase A (CALA) was developed. Different parameters, including the acyl agent, the solvent, the temperature, and the amount of enzyme and substrates used, were investigated in order to establish the optimal reaction conditions for the enzymatic kinetic resolution of secondary amines. The combination of CALA with phenyl allyl carbonates in toluene allowed the isolation of amines with high conversion (50%) and ee (98%) values.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1376-1379 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Tetrahedron Asymmetry |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 18-19 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 15 Oct 2012 |