Scheme 1.
Synthesis route for the production of racemic camphor from α‐pinene. [11] Esterase‐catalyzed kinetic resolution of bornyl esters would substitute non‐selective ester hydrolysis and allow the isolation of both isomers in pure form.
Synthesis route for the production of racemic camphor from α‐pinene. [11] Esterase‐catalyzed kinetic resolution of bornyl esters would substitute non‐selective ester hydrolysis and allow the isolation of both isomers in pure form.