(S)-Ebalzotan

(S)-Ebalzotan is the S-form of Ebalzotan (HY-167663). Ebalzotan is a 5-HT1A receptor agonist with activity in the study of depression. Ebalzotan can serve as a precursor to important active pharmaceutical ingredients. The synthesis of Ebalzotan involves a multi-enzyme catalyzed reduction reaction to obtain saturated primary or secondary alcohols in high yields and high enantioselectivity.