PROCESS FOR PRODUCING OPTICALLY ACTIVE NORBORNEOL.

摘要

A process for producing optically active norborneol comprising the step of bringing a (+/-)-exo-norbornane type ester represented by formula (I) into contact with a microorganism, which may be optionally treated, selected from among those belonging to the genera Pseudomonas, Acetobacter, Arthrobacter, Rhodotorula and Saccharomyces. A simple post-treatment of the product gives rise to highly pure (+)- and/or (-)-exo-norbornane type alcohol in high yields.