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Highly enantioselective dynamic kinetic resolution of alkyl aryl carbinols carrying a trimethylsilyl group with a highly active lipoprotein lipase preparation
Cho, Jeonghun,Lee, Jusuk,Park, Jaiwook,Kim, Mahn-Joo
, p. 840 - 845 (2015/08/18)
Abstract The kinetic and dynamic kinetic resolution of alkyl aryl carbinols carrying a trimethylsilyl group with a highly active lipase preparation containing lipoprotein lipase, dextrin, and ionic surfactant 1 has been explored. It was found that all the trimethylsilyl-containing substrates were accepted by lipoprotein lipase-dextrin 1 (LPL-D1) with perfect enantioselectivity (E = >200). As a result, the dynamic kinetic resolution of these substrates with LPL-D1 in the presence of a Ru-based racemization catalyst provided single enantiomeric products (>99% ee) with good yields. Furthermore, the dynamic kinetic resolution products were readily desilylated or halodesilylated to yield enantiopure alkyl aryl carbinols. Thus a useful protocol for the highly enantioselective synthesis of alkyl aryl carbinols, particularly those carrying a long alkyl chain (C6-C10) has been established.
Application of a promiscuous Arthrobacter sp. from Antarctic in aerobic (R)-selective deracemization and anaerobic (S)-selective reduction
Palmeira, Dayvson J.,Arajo, Lidiane S.,Abreu, Juliana C.,Andrade, Leandro H.
, p. 117 - 125 (2015/02/19)
Inspired by enzyme-catalyzed reactions with microorganisms found in harsh marine environments, in which the amount of oxygen is restrict, we have shown that Arthrobacter sp. can perform different chemical transformations by switching from anaerobic to aerobic reaction conditions. Depending on the presence or absence of oxygen, either alcohol deracemization or ketone reduction with enantiocomplementary selectivities can be performed by the same microorganism. For example, reactions performed in the presence of oxygen favored the deracemization process, in which a racemic mixture of 1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanol was enriched to the (R)-alcohol in high conversion (94%) and high enantiomeric excess (94%). On the other hand, reaction in the absence of oxygen favored the reduction process, in which 4-methyl-acetophenone was converted to the (S)-alcohol in good conversion (58%) and excellent enantiomeric excess (>99%). These concepts were applied for both deracemization and enantioselective reduction of heteroatom-containing (silicon, phosphorus, tin and boron) molecules. Moreover, preparative scale reactions were also performed for both chemical processes.
