An enzymatic method for preparation of the enantiomers of chiral diols
2a,b and their monoacetates 3a,b with 100% enantiomeric purity by usi
ng lipase-catalyzed esterification and/or hydrolysis was established.
The (R)-enantiomers were more reactive in both acetylation of (+/-)-2a
,b and hydrolysis of (+/-)-3a,b catalyzed by lipase OF-360 from Candid
a cylindracea.