Use of enzymes in synthesis

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This lesson will illustrate the use of lipases, esterases & acylase enzymes in the resolution of enantiomers, and the use of glycosidases & glycosyl transferases in the synthesis of complex carbohydrates.

Aims edit

By the end of this lesson, you should

  1. understand the use of enzymes in resolution of enantiomers
  2. understand the use of glycosidases & glycosyl transferases in synthesis of carbohydrates

Preparation of single enantiomers from racemic mixtures edit

Resolution of meso compounds edit

Irreversible acylation reactions edit

Enzyme-catalysed glycosyl transfer edit