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Lipase-catalyzed synthesis of terpene esters by transesterification in n-hexane

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Short chain fatty acid esters of geraniol and citronellol were synthesized by lipase-catalyzèd transesterification with yields as high as 98% molar conversion. Triacylglycerols were the best substrates and immobilized Candida antarctica lipase, SP435 gave the highest overall yields. The lipases tested successfully accommodated novel acyl donors such as isopropenyl acetate and glycidyl butyrate.

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  1. Department of Food Science and Technology, The University of Georgia, 30602-7610, Athens, Georgia, USA

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Claon, P.A., Akoh, C.C. Lipase-catalyzed synthesis of terpene esters by transesterification in n-hexane. Biotechnol Lett 16, 235–240 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00134618

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