Lipase-catalyzed dynamic resolution of naproxen thioester by thiotransesterification in isooctane

Chun Sheng Chang, Shau Wei Tsai*

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Abstract

A lipase-catalyzed enantioselective thiotransesterification between (R,S)-naproxen thioester and 4-morpholine ethanol under in situ racemization of the (R)-thioester by trioctylamine in isooctane was developed. More than 65% yield and 95% enantiomeric excess for the desired (S)-ester product were obtained. Maximum in the initial rate was found at the alcohol concentration of ca. 5 mM, which indicates the alcohol to be an enzyme inhibitor. The initial hydrolysis rate and the yield of the undesired (S)-naproxen were suppressed by increasing the alcohol concentration or employing an immobilized lipase containing less water than the free enzyme.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)239-242
Number of pages4
JournalBiochemical Engineering Journal
Volume3
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 06 1999
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Dynamic resolution
  • Enzyme biocatalysis
  • Lipase
  • Naproxen ester
  • Thiotransesterification

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