Dynamic Kinetic Resolution of Secondary Alcohols Combining Enzyme??Catalyzed Transesterification and Zeolite??Catalyzed Racemization

…, KL Fow, GK Chuah, S Jaenicke

Index: Zhu, Yongzhong; Fow, Kam-Loon; Chuah, Gaik-Khuan; Jaenicke, Stephan Chemistry - A European Journal, 2007 , vol. 13, # 2 p. 541 - 547

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Abstract

Abstract Hydrophobic zeolite beta containing low concentrations of Zr or Al was found to be a good catalyst for the racemization of 1-phenylethanol. The formation of styrene as a side product could be minimized by reducing the metal concentration in the zeolite beta. Combined with an immobilized lipase from Candida antarctica, the dynamic kinetic resolution of 1-phenylethanol to the (R)-phenylethylester can be achieved with high yield ...