Promiscuous enzyme-catalyzed cascade reaction: Synthesis of xanthone derivatives.

Based on the screening of biocatalysts and reaction conditions including organic solvent, water content, lipase loading, reaction temperature and time, lipase TLIM exhibited the prominent promiscuity for the Knoevenagel-Michael cascade reactions of 1, 3-diketones with aromatic aldehydes to synthesize xanthone derivatives. This procedure provides satisfactory advantages such as environmental begin, simple work-up, generality, obtaining in excellent yields (80-97%), and potential for recycling of biocatalyst.