A convenient enzymatic synthesis of L-halotryptophans

Rebecca J. M. Goss ; Philip L. A. Newill

Chem Commun 2006, 4924-4925

A scalable and general biotransformation for the generation of a series of L-halotryptophans using the lysate of a commercially available microorganism containing tryptophan synthase.

Graphical abstract: A convenient enzymatic synthesis of l-halotryptophans