Synthetic polymer exhibiting hydrolytic activity, its preparation and use for conversion of esters and amides to the corresponding alcohol and amine

摘要

The invention provides a polymer composed of vinyl monomers bearing imidazole, hydroxyl and carboxyl groups arranged in proximity to each other, that exhibits hydrolytic activity similar to serine proteases, and a process for its preparation. The polymer is useful for the hydrolysis of esters and amides to the corresponding alcohols and amines.