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Synthesis of styrenes through the biocatalytic decarboxylation of trans-cinnamic acids by plant cell cultures

Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin (2001) 49(5) 639-641
DOI: 10.1248/cpb.49.639
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Abstract

A novel method for producing styrenes from trans-cinnamic acids was developed. When trans-cinnamic acid was incubated with plant cell cultures at room temperature, styrene was obtained. 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxystyrene (2a), 3-nitrostyrene (2f) and furan (2g) were synthesized quantitatively.

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Takemoto, M., & Achiwa, K. (2001). Synthesis of styrenes through the biocatalytic decarboxylation of trans-cinnamic acids by plant cell cultures. Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 49(5), 639–641. https://doi.org/10.1248/cpb.49.639

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