Application of Enzymes in Synthetic Strategy

  • B. Zwanenburg
  • A. J. H. Klunder
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Abstract

The use of enzymes in organic synthesis is now commonly accepted. The earlier reluctance that these sensitive bioreagents would not withstand the reaction conditions normally employed in organic synthesis has fainted. The organic chemists amazingly quickly learned how to adjust the experimental conditions of synthetic operations allowing the fruitful use of enzymes. In addition, it was shown that enzymes can be used in organic solvents as well. Furthermore, many new methodologies have been developed for the directed use of enzymes in synthetic conversions.

Keywords

Vinyl Acetate Kinetic Resolution Carboxylic Ester Stereogenic Center Enantioselective Hydrolysis 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • B. Zwanenburg
    • 1
  • A. J. H. Klunder
    • 1
  1. 1.Department of Organic Chemistry, NSR Institute for Molecular Structure, Design and SynthesisUniversity of NymegenED NymegenThe Netherlands

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