Enzymatic esterification of dihydroxystearic acid

Dihydroxystearic acid (DHSA) ester was synthesized enzymatically to overcome the problems associated with chemical processes. Immobilized enzyme, Lipozyme IM and Novozym 435, were employed as catalysts in the esterification reaction between DHSA and monohydric alcohol. Various factors that may affec...

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Main Authors: Awang, R., Basri, M., Ahmad, S., Salleh, A. B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2000
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/112966/1/112966.pdf