Biotransformations in Organic Chemistry A Textbook

Biotransformations in Organic Chemistry A Textbook / by Kurt Faber.

This well-established textbook on biocatalysis provides a basis for undergraduate and graduate courses in modern organic chemistry, as well as a condensed introduction into this field. After a basic introduction into the use of biocatalysts—principles of stereoselective transformations, enzyme prope...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Faber, Kurt (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2018.
Edition:7th ed. 2018.
Series:Springer eBook Collection.
Subjects:
Organic chemistry.
Biotechnology.
Biochemistry.
Green chemistry.
Electronic resources (E-books)
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Common Prejudices Against Enzymes
  • Advantages and Disadvantages of Biocatalysts. Enzyme Properties and Nomenclature
  • Biocatalytic Applications: Hydrolytic Reactions
  • Reduction Reactions
  • Oxidation Reactions
  • Formation of Carbon-Carbon Bonds
  • Addition and Elimination Reactions
  • Transfer Reactions
  • Halogenation and Dehalogenation Reactions
  • Special Techniques: Enzymes in Organic Solvents
  • Cascade Reactions
  • Immobilization
  • Artificial and Modified Enzymes
  • State of the Art and Outlook
  • Appendix: Basic Rules for Handling Biocatalysts
  • Abbreviations
  • Suppliers of Enzymes
  • Commonly Used Enzyme Preparations
  • Major Culture Collections
  • Pathogenic Bacteria and Fungi
  • Index.

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