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Relevant academic research and scientific papers

Lipase mediated enzymatic kinetic resolution of phenylethyl halohydrins acetates: A case of study and rationalization

Racemic phenylethyl halohydrins acetates containing several groups attached to the aromatic ring were resolved via hydrolysis reaction in the presence of lipase B from Candida antarctica (Novozym 435). In all cases, the kinetic resolution was highly selective (E > 200) leading to the corresponding (S)-β-halohydrin with ee > 99 %. However, the time required for an ideal 50 % conversion ranged from 15 min for 2,4-dichlorophenyl chlorohydrin acetate to 216 h for 2-chlorophenyl bromohydrin acetate. Six chlorohydrins and five bromohydrins were evaluated, the latter being less reactive. For the β-brominated substrates, steric hindrance on the aromatic ring played a crucial role, which was not observed for the β-chlorinated derivatives. To shed light on the different reaction rates, docking studies were carried out with all the substrates using MD simulations. The computational data obtained for the β-brominated substrates, based on the parameters analysed such as NAC (near attack conformation), distance between Ser-O and carbonyl-C and oxyanion site stabilization were in agreement with the experimental results. On the other hand, the data obtained for β-chlorinated substrates suggested that physical aspects such as high hydrophobicity or induced change in the conformation of the enzymatic active site are more relevant aspects when compared to steric hindrance effects.

Immobilization of Amano lipase from Pseudomonas fluorescens on silk fibroin spheres: an alternative protocol for the enantioselective synthesis of halohydrins

The search for a new, efficient, cheaper and sustainable matrix for lipase immobilization is a growing area in biotechnology. Amano lipase from Pseudomonas fluorescens was immobilized on silk fibroin spheres and used in the enzymatic kinetic resolution of halohydrins, to obtain optically active epoxides (up to 99% ee), important precursors in the synthesis of derivative antifungal azoles. This paper reinforces the versatility of silk fibroin as a support for heterogeneous catalysts.

Synthesis of chiral aromatic alcohols: Use of new C2-symmetric RhIIICp*, RuII(cymene), or RuII(benzene) complexes containing chiral diaminocyclohexane ligand as asymmetric transfer hydrogenation catalyst

Twelve chiral secondary alcohols were synthesized by asymmetric transfer hydrogenation (ATH) using C2-symmetric bis(sulfonamide) ligand (2) derived from (1R,2R)-cyclohexane-1,2-diamine and complexed with [RhCl 2CP*]2, [RuCl2(cymene)] 2, or [RuCl2(benzene)]2 and then used in situ in the reduction of prochiral ketones. The alcohols were obtained in 85-99% yield and 90-99% enantioselectivity with isopropanol as the hydrogen source. Two-fold rate enhancement and better yields were achieved (88-99%) with 80-99% enantioselectivity using the complex [RhCl2CP*] 2 and aqueous sodium formate as the hydrogen source.

Optically active nitrile oxides: synthesis and 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reactions

Baker's yeast-promoted reduction of the C{double bond, long}C bond in 2-aryl-1-nitropropenes gave the corresponding optically active (R)-2-aryl-1-nitropropanes of high enantiomeric purity (ee >90%). They were next converted with the aid of the Mukaiyama and Hoshino method into the optically active nitrile oxides, which were made to react in situ with ethyl propiolate, methylvinyl ketone and (R)-1-phenyl-2-(phenylsulfonyl)ethyl acrylate to yield the appropriate, enantiomerically enriched, isoxazoles or 4,5-dihydroisoxazoles as diastereomeric mixtures, respectively.

Increased enantioselectivity and remarkable acceleration of lipase-catalyzed transesterification by using an imidazolium PEG-Alkyl sulfate ionic liquid

Several types of imidazolium salt ionic liquids were prepared derived from poly(oxyethylene)alkyl sulfate and used as an additive or coating material for lipase-catalyzed transesterification in an organic solvent. A remarkably increased enantioselectivity was obtained when the salt was added at 3-10 mol % versus substrate in the Burkholderia cepacia lipase (lipase PS-C)-catalyzed transesterification of 1-phe nylethanol by using vinyl acetate in diisopropyl ether or a hexane solvent system. In particular, a remarkable acceleration was accomplished by the ionic liquid coating with lipase PS in an iPr2O solvent system while maintaining excellent enantioselectivity; it reached approximately 500- to 1000-fold acceleration for some substrates with excellent enantioselectivity. A similar acceleration was also observed for IL1-coated Candida rugosa lipase. MALDITOF mass spectrometry experiments of the ionic-liquid-coated lipase PS suggest that ionic liquid binds with lipase protein.

DMSO-triggered enhancement of enantioselectivity in Novozyme[435]-catalyzed transesterification of chiral 1-phenylethanols

Dimethyl sulfoxide as cosolvent enhances the enantioselectivity of resolved products up to 100% in the Novozyme[435]-catalyzed transesterification of chiral 1-phenylethanols but not 1-phenyl-2-haloethanols in THF. The reaction does not proceed in lipophilic and water-miscible polar solvents.

Aminocyclopentadienyl Ruthenium Complexes as Racemization Catalysts for Dynamic Kinetic Resolution of Secondary Alcohols at Ambient Temperature

Aminocyclopentadienyl ruthenium complexes, which can be used as room-temperature racemization catalysts with lipases in the dynamic kinetic resolution (DKR) of secondary alcohols, were synthesized from cyclopenta-2,4-dienimines, Ru3(CO)12, and CHCl 3: [2,3,4,5-Ph4(η5-C 4CNHR)]Ru-(CO)2Cl (4: R = i-Pr; 5: R = n-Pr; 6: R = t-Bu), [2,5-Me2-3,4-Ph2(η5-C 4CNHR)]Ru(CO)2Cl (7: R = i-Pr; 8: R = Ph), and [2,3,4,5-Ph4(η5-C4CNHAr)]Ru(CO) 2Cl (9: Ar =p-NO2C6H4; 10: Ar = p-ClC6H4; 11: Ar = Ph; 12: Ar = p-OMeC6H 4; 13: Ar = p-NMe2C6H4). The tests in the racemization of (S)-4-phenyl-2-butanol showed that 7 is the most active catalyst, although the difference decreased in the DKR. Complex 4 was used in the DKR of various alcohols; at room temperature, not only simple alcohols but also functionalized ones such as allylic alcohols, alkynyl alcohols, diols, hydroxyl esters, and chlorohydrins were successfully transformed to chiral acetates. In mechanistic studies for the catalytic racemization, ruthenium hydride 14 appeared to be a key species. It was the major organometallic species in the racemization of (S)-1-phenylethanol with 4 and potassium tert-butoxide. In a separate experiment, (S)-1-phenylethanol was racemized catalytically by 14 in the presence of acetophenone.

Convenient Enzymatic Resolution of Alcohols Using Highly Reactive, Nonharmful Acyl Donors, 1-Ethoxyvinyl Esters

1-Ethoxyvinyl esters 3, a new type of acyl donors for enzymatic resolution of racemic alcohols, were disclosed to be superior to the contemporary major reagents, vinyl esters 1 and isopropenyl esters 2. Three features of 3 are noticeable: (1) 3 generates ethyl acetate as a single coproduct, which does not affect any enzymes, while acetaldehyde liberated from 1 deactivates some kinds of lipases. (2) The reactivity of 3 was not less than that of 1 and much higher than that of 2, and the optical purity of the products was as high as that of 1 and 2. Especially, it was generally observed that 3 showed higher reactivity than 1 for reactions using Candida rugosa lipases, one of the most commonly employed lipases, having liberal applicability to substrates but sensitive to acetaldehyde. Twelve examples of the kinetic resolution of racemic secondary alcohols (5 and 10) and one desymmetrization of meso-alcohol 7 were presented employing the acetate 3a or the octanoate 3b and four types of lipases. (3) A one-pot procedure for the preparation of 3 from the corresponding carboxylic acid and the subsequent enzymatic resolution of alcohols, which has not been reported using 1 or 2, was elucidated. The chemical and optical yields of the products by this procedure were similar to those obtained using isolated 3.