ReduçãO enzimática do 4-(dimetilamino) benzaldeído com pedaços de cenoura (daucus carota): Um experimento simples na compreensão da biocatálise

Abstract

The present paper describes a simple, low-costly and environmentally friendly procedure for reduction of 4-(dimethylamino)benzaldehyde using carrot bits in water. This interdisciplinary experiment can be used to introduce the concepts of biocatalysis and green chemistry to undergraduate students.