Synthesis 1993; 1993(1): 72-74
DOI: 10.1055/s-1993-25798
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Acylation and Alkoxycarbonylation of Oximes Through an Enzymatic Oximolysis Reaction

Emma Menéndez* , Vicente Gotor
  • *Departamento de Química Orgánica e Inorgánica, Facultad de Química, Universidad de Oviedo, E-33071 Oviedo, Spain
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17 September 2002 (online)

Ketone or benzaldehyde O-acyloximes and O-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)oximes can be prepared by reaction of oximes with vinyl esters and di-tert-butyl dicarbonate, respectively, using lipases as biocatalysts.