Abstract
A novel method for total conversion of racemic mandelic acid into its (R)-enantiomer was developed. The method consists of enantioselective oxidation of (S)-(+)-mandelic acid by Alcaligenes bronchisepticus KU 1201 and NADH-dependent asymmetric reduction of resulting benzoylformic acid to (R)-mandelic acid with cell-free extract of Streptococcus faecalis IFO 12964.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1137-1142 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Biotechnology Letters |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1992 Dec 1 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biotechnology
- Bioengineering
- Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology