Highly enantioselective microbial hydrolysis of cis-2-arylcyclopropanecarbonitriles

Authors
Citation
Gq. Feng et Mx. Wang, Highly enantioselective microbial hydrolysis of cis-2-arylcyclopropanecarbonitriles, CHIN J CHEM, 19(1), 2001, pp. 113-115
Citations number
14
Categorie Soggetti
Chemistry
Journal title
CHINESE JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
ISSN journal
1001604X → ACNP
Volume
19
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
113 - 115
Database
ISI
SICI code
1001-604X(200101)19:1<113:HEMHOC>2.0.ZU;2-0
Abstract
Hydrolysis of racemic cis-2-arylcyclopropanecarbonitriles catalyzed by Rhod ococcus sp. AJ270 whole cells proceeded enantioselectively to afford the co rresponding amide and acid with enantiomeric excess higher than 99%.