Resolution and Synthesis of (S)-1-(2-Naphthyl)ethanol with Immobilized Pea Protein: As a New Biocatalyst

Abstract

(S)-1-(2-Naphthyl)ethanol was yielded by immobilized pea (Pisum sativum L.) protein (IPP) from (R, S) 2-naphthyl ethanol (>99% ee, yield; about 50%), in which the (R)-enantiomer was selectively oxidized to 2-acetonaphthone. IPP could be reused consecutively at least three times without any decrease of yield and optical purity.

• immobilized pea protein
• selective oxidation
• biotransformation
• (±) 2-naphthyl ethanol
• (S)-1-(2-naphthyl)ethanol