Abstract
In this study, the lipase-catalyzed kinetic resolution (Novozyme 435) was employed to prepare chiral allylic alcohols and acetates with terminal double bonds in enantiomeric excesses ranging from 94 to > 99 %.
Keywords: Allylic alcohols and acetates, fragrances, pheromones, agrochemicals, high enantiomeric exces, kinetic resolution, Novozyme 435, alcohols, allenols