Combination of Enzymes and Deep Eutectic Solvents as Powerful Toolbox for Organic Synthesis

Molecules. 2023 Jan 5;28(2):516. doi: 10.3390/molecules28020516.

Abstract

During the last decade, a wide spectrum of applications and advantages in the use of deep eutectic solvents for promoting organic reactions has been well established among the scientific community. Among these synthetic methodologies, in recent years, various examples of biocatalyzed processes have been reported, making use of eutectic mixtures as reaction media, as an improvement in terms of selectivity and sustainability. This review aims to show the newly reported protocols in the field, subdivided by reaction class as a 'toolbox' guide for organic synthesis.

Keywords: asymmetric synthesis; biocatalysis; deep eutectic solvents; sustainable processes.

Publication types

  • Review

Grants and funding

This work was financially supported by Regione Piemonte (POR-FESR 2014/2020 SATURNO), Huvepharma Italia S.r.l. (Greenpharma IR2, POR-FESR 2014/2020), University of Turin and MUR (Italian Ministry of University and Research).