Towards sustainable kinetic resolution, a combination of bio-catalysis, flow chemistry and bio-based solvents

Andree Iemhoff, James Sherwood, Con R. McElroy, Andrew J. Hunt*

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Abstract

The esterification of 2-phenylpropionic acid was investigated as a model system for enzyme catalysed (CALB, Novozyme 435) reactions in bio-based solvents. A multi-parameter correlation taking into account solvent parameters was developed to explain experimental observations. A continuous flow process using p-cymene as the solvent was operated over several weeks, thus combining a sustainable solvent and flow chemistry for kinetic resolution.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)136-140
Number of pages5
JournalGreen Chemistry
Volume20
Issue number1
Early online date1 Dec 2017
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018

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