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Enzymatic Kinetic Resolution of Methyl 3‐Phenylglycidate by Transesterification with Amino Alcohols
Author(s) -
Cantele Francesca,
Restelli Angelo,
Riva Sergio,
Tentorio Dario,
Villa Marco
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
advanced synthesis and catalysis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.541
H-Index - 155
eISSN - 1615-4169
pISSN - 1615-4150
DOI - 10.1002/1615-4169(200108)343:6/7<721::aid-adsc721>3.0.co;2-y
Subject(s) - chemistry , transesterification , kinetic resolution , organic chemistry , hydrochloride , enzyme catalysis , resolution (logic) , catalysis , enzyme , enantioselective synthesis , artificial intelligence , computer science
Kinetic resolution of racemic methyl trans ‐3‐(4‐methoxyphenyl)glycidate, a key intermediate for the synthesis of the well‐known drug diltiazem hydrochloride, has been accomplished by transesterification reactions with suitable amino alcohols catalyzed by Novozym 435 in organic solvents.