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Process for the preparation of optically active 2-arylalkanoic acids

US5034329A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 27, 1989
Grant dateJul 23, 1991
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Expiry dateJan 27, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12P7/40
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Optically active 2-arylalkanoic acids are made by enantioselective hydrolysis of the corresponding racemic amides in the presence of a microorganism, or of an enzyme derived therefrom, able selectively to hydrolyse racemic .alpha.-phenylpropionamide to S .alpha.-phenylpropionic acid.

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