Electroenzymatic Sequential Catalysis for Enantiodivergent Synthesis of Halohydrins
Abstract Chiral halohydrins are valuable synthetic intermediates. Herein, we report an electroenzymatic sequential catalysis strategy for the site-selective and enantiocomplementary C–H hydroxylation of functionalized alkylarenes, enabling facile access to chiral halohydrins, methyl mandelate, and β-nitro alcohol under mild conditions with favorable yields and excellent enantioselectivity. The system also enables β-chlorohydrin deracemization, broadening the synthetic scope of enantiopure functionalized benzyl alcohols and offering a practical alternative to conventional methods.
Authors
- Xiaojian Zhou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7710-1892)
- Yan Yu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-0898-7951)
- Anni Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1774-229X)
- Yong‐Zheng Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1211-3486)
- Da-Li Shi
- Kuan Qian
Institutions
- Zunyi Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Organic Letters
- Published
- 2026-10-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.orglett.6c04180
- Primary Topic
- Enzyme Catalysis and Immobilization
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China
- Guizhou Science and Technology Department