Abstract
Soluble and matrix-bound P450 enzyme models have been synthesized carrying a SO3- ligand coordinating to iron. These complexes display features very similar to cofactors of enzymes such as P450cam with respect to electrochemistry and UV/Vis spectroscopy. Further they catalyze epoxidation reactions with turnover numbers up to 1800. DFT calculations revealed that the coordination of SO3- to Fe(III) produces an active species that displays allylic hydroxylation and epoxidation reactivity patterns that are nearly indistinguishable from those calculated for the natural active species of the enzyme cytochrome P450.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 675-684 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Synlett |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 4 Mar 2005 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Catalysis
- DFT calculations
- Enzyme models
- Hemethiolate proteins
- Iron porphyrins
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Organic Chemistry