A Novel Baker’s Yeast-Mediated Microwave-Induced Reduction of Racemic 3-Keto-2-Azetidinones: Facile Entry to Optically Active Hydroxy β-Lactam Derivatives

Aparna Das, Ram Naresh Yadav, Bimal Krishna Banik

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)195-198
Number of pages4
JournalCurrent Organocatalysis
Volume9
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 2022
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Hydroxy β-lactams
  • baker’s yeast
  • microwave
  • optical activity
  • reduction
  • solvent

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