Enzymatic generation of planar chirality in the (arene)Cr(CO)3 series: Experimental results and modelling studies

James A.S. Howell, Michael G. Palin, Gérard Jaouen, Bernard Malezieux, Siden Top, Jean Michel Cense, Jacques Salaün, Patrick McArdle, Desmond Cunningham, Margaret O'Gara

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Abstract

Hydrolysis using pig liver esterase of (benzene-1,2-diacetic ester)Cr(CO)3 complexes generates the half-ester in high enantiomeric purity. The high enantioselectivity may be rationalised through substrate interaction with the Jones active site model of pig liver esterase.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)95-104
Number of pages10
JournalTetrahedron Asymmetry
Volume7
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1996
Externally publishedYes

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