Biocatalytic Oxidation of Alcohols
Hendrik Puetz, Eva Puchľová, Kvetoslava Vranková, Frank Hollmann
Abstract
Enzymatic methods for the oxidation of alcohols are critically reviewed. Dehydrogenases and oxidases are the most prominent biocatalysts, enabling the selective oxidation of primary alcohols into aldehydes or acids. In the case of secondary alcohols, region and/or enantioselective oxidation is possible. In this contribution, we outline the current state-of-the-art and discuss current limitations and promising solutions.
Topics & Concepts
Alcohol oxidationChemistryOrganic chemistryEnantioselective synthesisPrimary (astronomy)AlcoholCatalysisAstronomyPhysicsEnzyme Catalysis and ImmobilizationEnzyme-mediated dye degradationMicrobial Metabolic Engineering and Bioproduction