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Enzymatic hydrolysis of 3,3-diethyl-4-[(4-carboxy)phenoxy]-2-azetidinone esters

US5523233A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 3, 1995
Grant dateJun 4, 1996
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Expiry dateMay 3, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S435/875
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a process for converting a racemic mixture of 3,3-diethyl-4-[(4-carboxy)phenoxy]-2-azetidinone esters into the corresponding (S)-acid using lipase derived from Pseudomonas sp. The process provides the target acid in high enantiomeric excess.

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