Lipase-mediated flow synthesis of nature-inspired phenolic carbonates†
Sara Vicinanza,Francesca Annunziata,Desirèe Pecora,Andrea Pinto,Lucia Tamborini
RSC Advances Pub Date : 07/28/2023 00:00:00 , DOI:10.1039/D3RA04735K
Abstract

A facile and convenient lipase-catalyzed flow approach for the chemoselective synthesis of tyrosol and hydroxytyrosol methyl carbonates has been developed in neat dimethylcarbonate. The products were obtained in quantitative yield with high catalyst productivity. The biocatalytic approach was then exploited for the preparation of value-added symmetrical tyrosol and hydroxytyrosol carbonates.

Graphical abstract: Lipase-mediated flow synthesis of nature-inspired phenolic carbonates