The amicdation of N-protected aspartic acid diesters catalysed by Candida antarctica lipase B described in this paper takes place in a regioselective way. It may, if the amino function is protected by a suitable protecting group, be synthetically useful method for regioselective preparation of both aspartic monoamides. The L derivatives react preferentially through the alpha-position, while the D series substrates display beta-selectivity. Because of the, short length of the side chain of aspartic acid, the nature, of the protecting group and its interaction with the active site determine, not only the reaction rate but also the selectivity and synthetic usefulness of the reaction. ((C) Wiley-VCH I Verlag GmbH, 69451 Weinheim, Germany, 2002).
D-N-Acetyl amino acid esters were obtained via enantioselective hydrolysis of their racemates by use of fermenting yeast. Evidence is given that proteinases are the enzymes involved.
The amicdation of N-protected aspartic acid diesters catalysed by Candida antarctica lipase B described in this paper takes place in a regioselective way. It may, if the amino function is protected by a suitable protecting group, be synthetically useful method for regioselective preparation of both aspartic monoamides. The L derivatives react preferentially through the alpha-position, while the D series substrates display beta-selectivity. Because of the, short length of the side chain of aspartic acid, the nature, of the protecting group and its interaction with the active site determine, not only the reaction rate but also the selectivity and synthetic usefulness of the reaction. ((C) Wiley-VCH I Verlag GmbH, 69451 Weinheim, Germany, 2002).