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A series of acyloxy derivatives of pyridoxine (1) have been prepared by tra
nsesterification reactions of 1 and ethyl carboxylates, catalyzed by severa
l lipases. Moreover, acetylated derivatives of 1 were selectively deacetyla
ted by enzymatic catalysis in organic media.