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  • Synthesis of styrenes through the biocatalytic decarboxylation of trans-cinnamic acids by plant cell cultures.

Synthesis of styrenes through the biocatalytic decarboxylation of trans-cinnamic acids by plant cell cultures.

Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin (2001-06-01)
M Takemoto, K Achiwa
ABSTRACT

A novel method for producing styrenes from trans-cinnamic acids was developed. When trans-cinnamic acid was incubated with plant cell cultures at room temperature, styrene was obtained. 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxystyrene (2a), 3-nitrostyrene (2f) and furan (2g) were synthesized quantitatively.

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