Abstract
Preparation of both the enantiomers of 4-hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethyl-2- cyclohexen-1-one (phorenol), which are versatile synthetic intermediates for abscisic acid and carotenoids, was achieved by hydrolase-catalyzed hydrolysis of the corresponding chloroacetate. The hydrolysis with esterase SNSM-87 (Nagase) enriched the (S)-ester, while lipase P (Amano) afforded the (R)- ester.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 3811-3817 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Tetrahedron Asymmetry |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 19 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Sept 24 1999 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry