A biocatalytic redox isomerisation

Chem Commun (Camb). 2012 Jul 7;48(53):6630-2. doi: 10.1039/c2cc31947k. Epub 2012 May 3.

Abstract

A bi-enzymatic cascade for the redox-isomerisation of allylic alcohol is presented. Coupling of an alcohol dehydrogenase to an enoate reductase has been successfully applied in one pot for the isomerisation of an allylic alcohol to the corresponding ketone. Critical parameters for yield and selectivity have been investigated.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alcohol Dehydrogenase / chemistry
  • Biocatalysis*
  • Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
  • Isomerism
  • Models, Biological*
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Propanols / chemistry

Substances

  • Propanols
  • allyl alcohol
  • Alcohol Dehydrogenase