Transformation of a Labdane by an Enzymatic Treatment

Some synthesis of organic compounds can be made using enzymes instead of other reagents more aggressive for the environment. In this work we report the transformation of a labdene derivative 3β,l5-diacetoxylabd-7-ene (1) into the 3-β-acetoxylabd-7-ene-l5-ol (2) using a Chromobacterium viscosum lipase in only one single step.