Merging homogeneous catalysis with biocatalysis; papain as hydrogenation catalyst

Chem Commun (Camb). 2005 Dec 7:(45):5656-8. doi: 10.1039/b512138h. Epub 2005 Oct 14.

Abstract

Papain, modified at Cys-25 with a monodentate phosphite ligand and complexed with Rh(COD)2BF4, is an active catalyst in the hydrogenation of methyl 2-acetamidoacrylate.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Catalysis
  • Hydrogenation
  • Hydrolysis
  • Molecular Structure
  • Papain / chemistry*
  • Spectrometry, Mass, Electrospray Ionization

Substances

  • Papain