Abstract: Process for preparing N-heterocyclic optically active alcohols of the formula I by reduction of the corresponding ketone, where the reduction is carried out using a dehydrogenase having the polypeptide sequence SEQ ID NO:2 or NO:4, or using a polypeptide sequence where, compared to SEQ ID NO:2 or NO:4, up to 25% of the amino acid residues are modified by deletion; insertion, substitution or a combination thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the enzymatic hydroamination of C—C double bonds catalyzed by enzymes structurally and/or functionally related to phenylalanine ammonia lyase (PAL) isolated from microorganisms of Petroselinum crispum, Rhodoturula glutinis and/or functional active derivatives thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for separating an enantiomer mixture of (R)- and (S)-3-amino-1-butanol optionally protected on the oxygen atom, and to a process for preparing essentially enantiomerically pure (R)-3-amino-1-butanol which optionally bears a protecting group on the oxygen atom.

Abstract: A method for preparing optically active methyl 4-(1-ammoniumethyl)benzoate sulfate by reacting racemic methyl 4-(1-aminoethyl)benzoate with an acylating agent in the presence of a lipase to give methyl 4-(1-aminoethyl)benzoate and subsequently precipitating methyl 4-(1-ammoniumethyl)benzoate sulfate by adding sulfuric acid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the enantioselective N-acylation of aminoalkylphenols, and to a method for producing enantiomer-pure compounds of formulae (I-S) and/or (I-R).

Abstract: A process for preparing optically active trans-2,6-dimethylmorpholine by (i) reacting racemic trans-2,6-dimethylmorpholine with D-mandelic acid, (ii) removing the salt formed from D-mandelic acid and one enantiomer of trans-2,6-dimethylmorpholine from the other enantiomer of trans-2,6-dimethylmorpholine and (iii) isolating the desired optically active trans-2,6-dimethylmorpholine.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of (S)-2-amino-1-propanol (L-alaminol) from (S)-1-methoxy-2-propylamine via the hydrochloride of (S)-2-amino-1-propanol and subsequent work-up.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the enantioselective N-acylation of aminoalkylphenols, and to a method for producing enantiomer-pure compounds of formulae (I-S) and/or (I-R).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the enantioselective acylation of trans-2-benzyloxycyclohexylamine or cis-2-benzyloxycyclohexylamine, according to which an enantiomer mixture of 2-benzyloxycyclohexylamine is reacted with an acylation agent in the presence of a hydrolase. The invention also relates to a method for producing optically active trans-stereoisomers of 2-benzyloxycyclohexylamine.

Abstract: A process for preparing optically active trans-2,6-dimethylmorpholine by (i) reacting racemic trans-2,6-dimethylmorpholine with D-mandelic acid, (ii) removing the salt formed from D-mandelic acid and one enantiomer of trans-2,6-dimethylmorpholine from the other enantiomer of trans-2,6-dimethylmorpholine and (iii) isolating the desired optically active trans-2,6-dimethylmorpholine.

Abstract: A method for preparing optically active methyl 4-(1-ammoniumethyl)benzoate sulfate by reacting racemic methyl 4-(1-aminoethyl)benzoate with an acylating agent in the presence of a lipase to give methyl 4-(1-aminoethyl)benzoate and subsequently precipitating methyl 4-(1-ammoniumethyl)benzoate sulfate by adding sulfuric acid.

Abstract: A process for preparing optically active amines, a process for preparing racemic amines which can be resolved using optically active carboxylic acids or enzymes, and racemic and optically active amines and optically active amides are described.

Abstract: A process for the regioselective cleavage of secondary amines or amides is described.

Abstract: A process for preparing optically active amines, a process for preparing racemic amines which can be resolved using optically active carboxylic acids or enzymes, and racemic and optically active amines and optically active amides are described.

Abstract: 7-(R)-Aminotriazolopyrimidines of the formula I where the substituents and the index are as defined below: R1 is hydrogen or methyl; R2 is methyl; R3 is C2-C1o-alkyl, C1-C4-alkoxymethyl, C3-C1o-cycloalkyl; R4 is halogen, Cl-C4-alkyl, C1-C4-haloalkyl or Cl-C4-alkoxy; n is a number from 1 to 5; Y is halogen, cyano, Cl-C4-alkyl or Cl-C4-alkoxy; where * is a center of chirality in the R configuration, processes for preparing these compounds, compositions comprising them and their use for controlling harmful fungi are described.

Abstract: A process for preparing optically active amines, a process for preparing racemic amines which can be resolved using optically active carboxylic acids or enzymes, and racemic and optically active amines and optically active amides are described.

Abstract: A 7-(R)-Aminotriazolopyrimidines of formula I where the substituents and index are as defined below: R1 is hydrogen or methyl; R2 is methyl; R3 is C2-C10-alkyl, C1-C4-alkoxymethyl, C3-C10-cycloalkyl; Y is halogen, cyano, C1-C4-alkyl or C1-C4-alkoxy; where * is a center of chirality in the R configuration, processes for their preparation, compositions comprising them and their use for controlling harmful fungi.

Abstract: The invention relates to 7-(R) aminotriazolopyrimidines of formula (I), in which the substituents and index have the following definitions: R1 represents hydrogen or methyl; R2 represents methyl; R3 represents C2-C10 alkyl, C1-C4 alkoxymethyl, or C3-C10 cycloalkyl; R4 represents halogen, C1-C4 alkyl, C1-C4 haloalkyl or C1-C4 alkoxy; n represents a number between 1 and 5; Y represents halogen, cyano, C1-C4 alkyl or C1-C4 alkoxy; whereby * is a chirality centre with an R-configuration. The invention also relates to a method for producing said compounds, to agents containing the compounds and to the use thereof for combating harmful fungi.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of optically pure acetylenediols of the formulae R-I and S-I and their further reaction to give meso-zeaxanthin are described.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of optically pure acetylenediols of the formulae R-I and S-I and their further reaction to give meso-zeaxanthin are described.