Catalysis without a headache: Modification of ibuprofen for the design of artificial metalloenzyme for sulfide oxidation

International audienceA new artificial oxidase has been developed for selective transformation of thioanisole. The catalytic activity of an iron inorganic complex, FeLibu, embedded in a transport protein NikA has been investigated in aqueous media. High efficiency (up to 1367 t), frequency 459 TON min(-1) and selectivity (up to 69%) make this easy to use catalytic system an asset for a sustainable chemistry. (C) 2016 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved