D. Kihumbu, Thomas Stillger, W. Hummel
Jun 10, 2002
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Tetrahedron-asymmetry
Abstract
Abstract A stereoselective two-step enzymatic synthesis of all four stereoisomers of 1-phenylpropane-1,2-diol starting from benzaldehyde and acetaldehyde is described. By using one of four possible combinations of a lyase followed by an alcohol dehydrogenase, each diol is accessible separately.