A Combined Bio-Chemical Synthesis Route for 1-Octene Sheds Light on Rhamnolipid Structure

A Combined Bio-Chemical Synthesis Route for 1-Octene Sheds Light on Rhamnolipid Structure

Here we report a chemoenzymatic approach to synthesize 1-octene from carbohydrates via ethenolysis of rhamnolipids. Rhamnolipids synthesized by <i>P. putida</i> contain a double bond between carbon five and six, which is experimentally confirmed via olefin cross metathesis. Utilizing the...

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Main Authors: Till Tiso, Daniel F. Sauer, Klaus Beckerle, Christian C. Blesken, Jun Okuda, Lars M. Blank
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-08-01
Series:Catalysts
Subjects:
ethenolysis
rhamnolipids
olefin metathesis
chemoenzymatic approach
renewables
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4344/10/8/874
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Summary:Here we report a chemoenzymatic approach to synthesize 1-octene from carbohydrates via ethenolysis of rhamnolipids. Rhamnolipids synthesized by <i>P. putida</i> contain a double bond between carbon five and six, which is experimentally confirmed via olefin cross metathesis. Utilizing these lipids in the ethenolysis catalyzed by a Grubbs−Hoveyda-type catalyst selectively generates 1-octene and with good conversions. This study shows the potential of chemoenzymatic approaches to produce compounds for the chemical industry from renewable resources.
ISSN:2073-4344

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