Effects of enzyme amount and reaction time on the yield of 3a.
| Entrya | Enzyme amount (mg) | Time (h) | Yieldb (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 18 | 57 |
| 2 | 10 | 18 | 73 |
| 3 | 20 | 18 | 68 |
| 4 | 30 | 18 | 70 |
| 5 | 10 | 24 | 82 |
| 6 | 10 | 30 | 88 |
| 7 | 10 | 36 | 93 |
| 8 | 10 | 48 | 92 |
Reaction conditions: TLIM, 4-chlorobenzaldehyde (1 mmol), 1H-indole (2 mmol), water (5 mL), 55 °C.
HPLC yield.