Tandem one-pot biocatalytic oxidation and Wittig reaction in water

Alice J. C. Wahart, Liam N. D. Beardmore, Robert A. Field, Sebastian C. Cosgrove, Gavin J. Miller

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Abstract

We explore biocatalytic aldehyde generation under aqueous conditions, concomitantly delivering access to a one-pot Wittig reaction using stabilized phosphoranes and granting diverse alkene products. Using a recombinant choline oxidase mutant, we first undertake biocatalytic alcohol oxidation across a range of functional aliphatic primary alcohols, demonstrating a remarkable substrate tolerance for this enzyme, including chloride, bromide, azide, S-methyl, and alkynyl groups. Following this, we extend capability and deliver a practicable milligram-scale one-pot Wittig reaction in water.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)6642-6646
Number of pages5
JournalOrganic Letters
Volume26
Issue number31
Early online date30 Jul 2024
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 9 Aug 2024

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