Oxidation of organic compounds by Rhodococcus erythropolis 3/89 propanomonooxygenase

The ability of propane monooxygenase of Rhodococcus erythropolis 3/89 to catalyze oxidation of higher liquid alkenes and aromatic hydrocarbons was studied. Optimal conditions of tetradecene epoxidation and benzene hydroxylation were found. Under these conditions, oxidation was shown to be accompanied by a 100% conversion of benzene to phenol.