Biocatalytic synthesis of cyclopropanol from cyclopropyl methyl ketone using whole cells of Rhodococcus erythropolis

Scope and limitations of the use of nicotinoprotein alcohol dehydrogenase for the coenzyme-free production of enantiopure fine-chemicals.

Nicotinoprotein (NADH-containing) alcohol dehydrogenase from Thodococcus etythropolis DSM 1069: an efficient catalyst for coenzyme-independent oxidation of a broad spectrum of alcohols and the interconversion of alcohols and aldehydes.