Synthesis of N-heterocycles from diamines via H2-driven NADPH recycling in the presence of O2?

Green Chemistry Pub Date: 2019-01-23 DOI: 10.1039/C8GC03798A

Abstract

Herein, we report an enzymatic cascade involving an oxidase, an imine reductase and a hydrogenase for the H2-driven synthesis of N-heterocycles. Variants of putrescine oxidase from Rhodococcus erythropolis with improved activity were identified. Substituted pyrrolidines and piperidines were obtained with up to 97% product formation in a one-pot reaction directly from the corresponding diamine substrates. The formation of up to 93% ee gave insights into the specificity and selectivity of the putrescine oxidase.

Graphical abstract: Synthesis of N-heterocycles from diamines via H2-driven NADPH recycling in the presence of O2
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