Biosynthesis of cyclic ketones by a H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub> self-sufficient cascade reaction

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Abstract

In the present work we propose a bienzymatic cascade for the oxyfunctionalisation of cycloalkanes to cyclic alcohols/cyclic ketones. By combining a H2O2-dependent peroxygenase with a O2-consuming and H2O2-producing alcohol oxidase an overall aerobic oxidation system was established. A convincing proof-of-concept is presented and some current limitations are outlined.