Search for dissertations about: "1,2 amino alcohols in natural products"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words 1,2 amino alcohols in natural products.

  2. 1. Oxidation of 1,2-Diols Using Alcohol Dehydrogenases : From Kinetic Characterization to Directed Evolution

    Author : Cecilia Blikstad; Mikael Widersten; Stefan Lutz; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; enzyme kinetics; alcohol dehydrogenase; directed evolution; enzyme engineering; diol; α-hydroxy aldehyde; Biokemi; Biochemistry;

    Abstract : The use of enzymes as catalysts for chemical transformations has emerged as a “greener” alternative to traditional organic synthesis. An issue to solve though, is that enzymes are designed by nature to catalyze reactions in a living cell and therefore, in many cases, do not meet the requirements of a suitable biocatalyst. READ MORE

  4. 2. Glycerol derivatives in the hydrogen autotransfer reaction - Development of C-C and C-N bond forming reactions

    Author : Anna Said Stålsmeden; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; amination; organic synthesis; sustainable precursors; alkylation; hydrogen autotransfer; glycerol;

    Abstract : Glycerol (1,2,3-propanetriol) is obtained as a byproduct in the biodiesel industry. In the quest for more sustainable starting materials for organic synthesis, glycerol with its three alcohol functionalities is a promising candidate. READ MORE