Exploration of Catalytic Activity of Trypsin for C(sp3)-H Functionalization and Consequent C-C Bond Formation

Employment of trypsin for C(sp(3))-H functionalization to construct a new C-C bond utilizing 2-methylbenzothiazole/2-methyl benzoxazole with diones has been explored. This novel and greener approach have been effectively utilized to afford bioactive 3-substituted-3-Hydroxy-2-oxindoles. Furthermore, the presented method combines the enzyme promiscuity and C-H functionalization which open up and expands the repertoire of chemoenzymatic C-H functionalization.