Catalytic enantioselective transaminiation of α-keto esters: an organic approach to enzymatic reactions

Abstract
The half-transamination reaction of α-keto esters with pyridoxamine or 4-picolylamine was found to be catalysed by different metal catalysts in organic solvents giving moderate yields and enantioselectivities of up to 37% ee for methyl-3-indole pyruvate.