Lipase-mediated preparation of optically active isomers of Rosaphen®

Masashi Kawasaki*, Naoki Toyooka, Tomoki Saka, Michimasa Goto, Yuji Matsuya, Tadashi Kometani

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Abstract

The optically active isomers of Rosaphen® (RS)-1 were synthesized from the chiral intermediate prepared by lipase-catalyzed desymmetrization of prochiral diol. The results of an olfactory evaluation of the prepared isomers are reported.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)135-142
Number of pages8
JournalJournal of Molecular Catalysis B: Enzymatic
Volume67
Issue number1-2
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010/11

Keywords

  • Asymmetric synthesis
  • Fragrance
  • Lipase

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Catalysis
  • Bioengineering
  • Biochemistry
  • Process Chemistry and Technology

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