Hydrolysis

Abstract

This chapter contains sections titled: * Introduction Stereoselectivity of HydrolasesHydrolase-based Preparation of Enantiopure Compounds Kinetic ResolutionsDynamic Kinetic ResolutionsKinetic Resolutions Combined with InversionsHydrolysis of Symmetric Molecules and the “meso-trick” * Hydrolysis of Esters Kinetic Resolutions of EstersDynamic Kinetic Resolutions of EstersKinetic Resolutions of Esters Combined with InversionsHydrolysis of Symmetric Esters and the “meso-trick” * Hydrolysis of Amides Production of Amino Acids by (Dynamic) Kinetic Resolution The Acylase ProcessThe Amidase ProcessThe Hydantoinase ProcessCysteineEnzyme-catalysed Hydrolysis of AmidesEnzyme-catalysed Deprotection of Amines * Hydrolysis of Nitriles NitrilasesNitrile Hydratases * Conclusion and Outlook