Acetolactate synthase can also transfer the two-carbon fragment from pyruvate to α-ketobutyrate, forming α-aceto-α-hydroxybutyrate. This is the

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Acetolactate synthase can also transfer the two-carbon fragment from pyruvate to α-ketobutyrate, forming α-aceto-α-hydroxybutyrate. This is the first step in the formation of isoleucine. Propose a mechanism for this reaction
Acetolactate synthase can also transfer the two-carbon fragment from pyruvate
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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0131407480

4th edition

Authors: Paula Yurkanis Bruice

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