Site-selectivity in C(sp3)–H functionalization of aliphatic alcohols and alkanes was studied using the decatungstate anion as a photocatalyst. In the case of aliphatic alcohols, C–H bond α to the hydroxy group was preferentially functionalized. The α-site-selectivity is rationalized by polar effects imparted by the hydroxy group in the SH2 transition states. In contrast, C–H functionalization of alkanes was largely affected by steric effects.
A process for producing a calcium carboxylate comprising contacting a nitrile compound, a calcium compound selected from calcium hydroxide, calcium oxide or mixtures thereof, and water at a temperature of about 90°C to about 250°C at a sufficient pressure and for a sufficient time to produce a reaction mixture comprising calcium carboxylate.
A process for producing a calcium carboxylate comprising contacting a nitrile compound, a calcium compound selected from calcium hydroxide, calcium oxide or mixtures thereof, and water at a temperature of about 90° C. to about 250° C. at a sufficient pressure and for a sufficient time to produce a reaction mixture comprising calcium carboxylate.
The method comprises (1) a carboxylic acid salt providing step comprising permitting a strain of microorganism or a preparation derived from the microorganism to act upon a nitrile to thereby (a) provide at least the corresponding amide which is then hydrolyzed in the presence of a base to provide a salt of the corresponding carboxylic acid or (b) provide a salt of the corresponding carboxylic acid and (2) an electrodialysis step comprising subjecting the carboxylic acid salt provided in the step (1) to electrodialysis to provide the corresponding carboxylic acid and base. Carboxylic acids can be produced without formation of ammonium hydrogen sulfate and other byproducts. The microorganism includes microorganisms of the genera Pantoea and Gordona. The ammonia formed in the step (1) can be reused as a nitrogen source in a nitrile production line.
MICROORGANISMS AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING AMIDE COMPOUNDS
申请人:Daicel Chemical Industries, Ltd.
公开号:EP1055724A1
公开(公告)日:2000-11-29
A nitrile compound having a complicated structure (e.g., 2-hydroxy-4-methylthiobutyronitrile) is converted into an amide compound with high production efficiency, by using a novel microorganism of which the gene 16S rRNA has a specific base sequence. As the microorganism, Rhodococcus sp. Cr4 strain and Rhodococcus sp. Am8 strain or the like is employed.