Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of chiral, nonracemic compounds of the formula I ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 have the meanings indicated in claim 1 and which are useful intermediates for the preparation of pharmaceutical active compounds in which, for resolution, a salt is formed from the racemic compound of the formula I and a chiral, nonracemic amino compound. It furthermore relates to compounds of the formula I and esters thereof.

Abstract: Process for the resolution of rac-2-oxotricyclo?2.2.1.0.sup.3,5 !heptane-7-carboxylic acid esters using lipase from candida.Compounds of the formula I ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 has the meanings mentioned, may be obtained in isomerically pure form from enantiomer mixtures or racemic mixtures by reacting the compound of the formula I in the presence of a lipase or esterase from porcine liver, porcine pancreas, bovine pancreas or from microorganisms such as Candida, Pseudomonas, Mucor, Rhizopus and Aspergillus, or proteases from Bacillus in the presence of water and, if desired, a cosolvent and separating from one another the esters and acids present in the solution obtained.

Abstract: Process for the stereoselective synthesis of 3-substituted 2-thiomethylpropionic acidsCompounds of the formula I ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are as defined can be prepared stereoselectively by reaction of acrylic acid or derivatives thereof or propionic acid or derivatives thereof with a chiral auxiliary, reaction with a mercaptan, stereoselective alkylation and subsequent hydrolysis and oxidation.

Abstract: A process for highly regioselective esterification and ester cleavage on unsaturated sugar compounds with the aid of lipases and esterases, and products which can be prepared by this process.Highly regioselective esterifications and ester cleavages can be carried out on unsaturated sugar compounds with the aid of lipases and esterases. Lipases from microorganisms or from the pancreas and liver of animals are preferably used.

Abstract: A process for highly regioselective esterification and ester cleavage on unsaturated sugar compounds with the aid of lipases and esterases, and products which can be prepared by this process.Highly regioselective esterifications and ester cleavages can be carried out on unsaturated sugar compounds with the aid of lipases and esterases. Lipases from microorganisms or from the pancreas and liver of animals are preferably used.

Abstract: It has been possible to show for a first time with the process according to the invention that the synthesis of glyco conjugates is possible by direct linkage of sugars with serine, serine derivatives and serine peptides with the aid of glucosidases.

Abstract: Resolution of the racemates of phosphorus-containing functional acetic acid derivatives can be carried out in high yield and in enantiomeric purity using hydrolases such as esterases and lipases.

Abstract: Racemic alcohols can be resolved in good yield and with high enantiomeric purity in the presence of vinyl esters with the aid of lipases from pig pancreas, pig liver and microorganisms.