Abstract
Objective: Microwave technology, together with enzymatic catalysis, is a nature-friend-ly chemical synthesis method with low wastage of solvent and a good yield of the products. Methods: Enzymes from various microorganisms can be used in the biochemical processes of a wide range of compounds assisted by microwave irradiation. Results: In this work, the microwave-induced reaction of α-keto β-lactams by Baker's yeast in organic solvent was conducted to afford optically active cis and trans-α-hydroxy-β-lactams for the first time. Conclusion: These hydroxy compounds are the precursors of numerous natural products of medicinal significance.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 195-198 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Current Organocatalysis |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 2022 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Hydroxy β-lactams
- baker’s yeast
- microwave
- optical activity
- reduction
- solvent