Chemical Research in Chinese Universities ›› 2001, Vol. 17 ›› Issue (S1): 142-143.

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Preparation of Optically Active Compounds by Combination of Chemical and Enzymatic Methods

FANG Jim-Min   

  1. Department of Chemistry, National Taiwan University
  • Online:2001-12-31 Published:2016-03-14

Abstract:

Many natural products contain γ-lactone moieties.For example,β-methyl-γ-butyl-γ-lactones(quercus lactones) are gradients of aged whiskey,and β-methyl-γ-(3-methyl-2-butenyl)-γ-lacione(eldanolide) is a pheromone of the African sugarcane borer.