A new facile and efficient synthesis of trans-(+)-sobrerol by biotransformation of α-pinene using extremophiles microorganisms

Abstract

Trans-(+)-sobrerol is a hydroxyl containing monocyclic terpenoid resulting from the autoxidation of α-pinene in presence of air and water. It presents pharmacological properties as mucolytic agent and clinical trials have confirmed its efficacy in relieving obstructive symptoms in patients suffering from chronic bronchitics [1].