A highly selective enzyme-catalysed esterification of simple glucosides

Authors:
  • FBFredrik Björkling
    Fredrik Björkling
  • SGSven Erik Godtfredsen
    Sven Erik Godtfredsen
  • OKOle Kirk
    Ole Kirk
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Abstract
Regioselective 6-O-esterification of alkyl glucosides with long chain fatty acids, yielding more than 95% of 6-O-monoesters, can be achieved using lipases as catalysts in a solvent-free process.