Biotransformation with whole microbial systems in a continuous flow reactor: resolution of (RS)-flurbiprofen using Aspergillus oryzae by direct esterification with ethanol in organic solvent
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Abstract
Cell-bound lipases of dry mycelium of Aspergillus oryzae were used in organic solvent for the resolution of racemic flurbiprofen by direct esterification with ethanol in a flow-chemistry reactor. Under flow conditions a significant reduction of the reaction time and an increase of the enantioselectivity were achieved compared to the batch mode. Moreover, the process was implemented by adding an in-line purification step integrated with the racemization of the unreacted flurbiprofen directly into a polymer-supported resin.
Journal
Tetrahedron Letters. Volume 54, 2013, 6090-6093
DOI
10.1016/j.tetlet.2013.08.120
Type of publication
Peer-reviewed journal
Affiliations
- la Nutrizione e l’Ambiente (DEFENS)
- Universitá degli Studi di Milano
Article Classification
Research article
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- API