Lactones, Biocatalytic Synthesis

Abstract

Introduction Hydrolysis of Ester Functionality of Corresponding Racemic Lactones Lactonization of Hydroxy Acids and Their Derivatives Reduction of Carbonyl Precursors Oxidation of Diol Precursors Baeyer–Villiger Type Oxidation of Ketones Separation of Isomers by the Enzymatic Action on Other Functionalities That Are Appended to the Molecules Approaches Based on the Biodegradation of Lipids and Aromatics Preparation of Some Lactones of Special Interest Conclusions Acknowledgment Bibliography