Asymmetric Enzymatic Hydration of Hydroxystyrene Derivatives

More than one activity: Owing to their hydratase activity, phenolic acid decarboxylases catalyze the regio- and stereoselective addition of H2O across the CC double bond of hydroxystyrene derivatives yielding (S)-4-(1-hydroxyethyl)phenols with up to 82 % conversion and 71 % ee. Based on structure analysis and molecular docking simulations, a catalytic mechanism for this novel enzymatic reaction is proposed. As a service to our authors and readers, this journal provides supporting information supplied by the authors. Such materials are peer reviewed and may be re-organized for online delivery, but are not copy-edited or typeset. Technical support issues arising from supporting information (other than missing files) should be addressed to the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.