Factors screening to statistical experimental design of racemic atenolol kinetic resolution via transesterification reaction in organic solvent using free Pseudomonas fluorescens lipase

What is it about?

This investigation discusses an efficient method for the preparation of the pure enantiomer of Atenolol which is a commonly used drug in the treatment of hypertension.

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Why is it important?

This will allow the cost effective preparation of the active enantiomer of Atenolol ( the S-atenolol) thus reducing the side effects and dose given to the patients.