Issue 86, 2014
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Chemical Communications

Synthesis of methyl propanoate by Baeyer–Villiger monooxygenases†

Hugo L. van Beek,a   Remko T. Winter,a   Graham R. Easthamb  and  Marco W. Fraaije*a  

* Corresponding authors

a Molecular Enzymology Group, Groningen Biomolecular Sciences and Biotechnology Institute, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 4, Netherlands
E-mail: m.w.fraaije@rug.nl
Fax: +31 503634165
Tel: +31 503634345

b Lucite International, Technology Centre Wilton, UK

Abstract

Methyl propanoate is an important precursor for polymethyl methacrylates. The use of a Baeyer–Villiger monooxygenase (BVMO) to produce this compound was investigated. Several BVMOs were identified that produce the chemically non-preferred product methyl propanoate in addition to the normal product ethyl acetate.

Graphical abstract: Synthesis of methyl propanoate by Baeyer–Villiger monooxygenases

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DOI
https://doi.org/10.1039/C4CC06489E
Article type
Communication
Submitted
18 Aug 2014
Accepted
09 Sep 2014
First published
09 Sep 2014

Chem. Commun., 2014,50, 13034-13036

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Synthesis of methyl propanoate by Baeyer–Villiger monooxygenases

H. L. van Beek, R. T. Winter, G. R. Eastham and M. W. Fraaije, Chem. Commun., 2014, 50, 13034 DOI: 10.1039/C4CC06489E

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