The three Science of Synthesis volumes on Biocatalysis in Organic Synthesis present the
possibilities offered by modern biocatalysis to the nonspecialist academic and industrial
readership who are involved in practical organic synthesis. The goal of the reference work is
to start a new wave of enthusiasm for biocatalysis in the broader community and to give an
overview of the field. As all SoS volumes Biocatalysis in Organic Synthesis offers critical
reviews of organic transformations by experts including experimental procedures. The
organization is based on the type of reaction performed under biocatalysis.Volume 3 begins by
describing oxidation. A chapter on dihydroxylation is followed by reviews of alkane oxidation.
Oxidations of alcohols carbonyl compounds and heteroatoms are also covered as are
halogenations. The use of biocatalysts in total synthesis cascade reactions and the
development of large-scale processes are considered. Finally emerging trends are outlined.
