Chirotechnology

1. Auflage 1993
ISBN: 978-0-8247-9143-8
Verlag: CRC Press

Buch, Englisch, 423 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 725 g

This reference provides an introduction to the phenomenon of chirality and its importance in conjunction with biological activity and offers an easy-to-read examination of practical, industrially relevant methods for the synthesis of optically active compounds.;Furnishing hands-on guidelines for the development of economically viable synthetic compounds, Chirotechnology: explains optical isomerism and stereochemistry; gives a general overview of various methods of synthesis; supplies detailed explications of specific techniques, including fermentation, crystallization, the chirality pool, enzymatic methods, and catalytic asymmetric synthesis; illustrates and compares approaches with examples taken directly from industry such as the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, flavours, and fragrances; and clarifies the importance of determining which approach to use for the synthesis of particular molecules.;With over 1100 literature citations, tables and figures, Chirotechnology is a reference for chemical engineers; industrial, organic and medicinal chemists; and bioprocess technologists, as well as a text for upper-level undergraduate, graduate and continuing-education students in these disciplines.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Sheldon, Roger A.

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Biotechnologie
• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Schwermetalle und Chemikalien

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction to optical isomerism; chirality and biological activity; synthetic methodology; fermentation processes; the chirality pool; racemate resolution via crystallization; enzymatic transformations; catalytic asymmetric synthesis; industrial processes - comparing different approaches; epilogue - future prospects.

Über Autor(innen)

Sheldon\, Roger A.